A nurse is assessing a client following a bronchoscopy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

A nurse is preparing to care for a client who is having a chest tube placed. Which of the following items should be available in the client’s room? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who has dyspnea and will receive oxygen continuously. Which of the following oxygen devices should the nurse use to deliver a precise amount of oxygen to the client?

A nurse is teaching a group of clients about influenza. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is monitoring a group of clients for increased risk for developing pneumonia. Which of the following clients should the nurse expect to be at risk? Select all that apply.

A nurse is assessing a client who, upon awakening, was disoriented to person, place, and time. The client reports chills and chest pain that is worse upon inspiration. Which of the following actions is the nursing priority?

A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. Assessment findings include temperature 37.8° C (100° F), respirations 30/min, blood pressure 130/76, heart rate 100/min, and SpO2 91% on room air. Prioritize the following nursing interventions.

A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of asthma. Which of the following factors should the nurse identify as a risk for asthma?

A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which of the following findings indicates that the client’s respiratory status is declining? Select all that apply.

A nurse is assessing a client who has an SpO2 of 91%, audible wheezes and is using accessory muscles when breathing. Which of the following classes of medications should the nurse anticipate a provider prescription?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has asthma and received a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following client statements indicates understanding?

A nurse is providing teaching with a client who has asthma about the purpose of taking a long-acting bronchodilator. Which of the following client statements indicates understanding?

A nurse is planning to instruct a client on how to perform pursed-lip breathing. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

A nurse is instructing a client on the use of an incentive spirometer. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has COPD and a new prescription for albuterol. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is preparing to administer an initial dose of prednisone to a client who has COPD. The nurse should monitor for which of the following adverse effects of this medication? Select all that apply.

A nurse is discharging a client who has COPD. The client is concerned about not being able to leave the house due to the need for staying on continuous oxygen. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is providing information about tuberculosis to a group of clients at a local community center. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of tuberculosis and has been placed on a multi-medication regimen. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client related to ethambutol?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for isoniazid (INH) and is providing education about the adverse effects. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients are at risk for a pulmonary embolism? Select all that apply.

A nurse is assessing a client who has a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? Select all that apply.

A nurse is reviewing prescriptions for a client who has acute dyspnea and diaphoresis. The client states, 'I am anxious and unable to get enough air.' Vital signs are heart rate 117/min, respirations 38/min, temperature 38.4° C (101.2° F), and blood pressure 100/54 mm Hg. Which of the following nursing actions is the priority?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for heparin therapy. Which of the following statements by the client should indicate an immediate concern for the nurse?

A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive thrombolytic therapy. Which of the following factors should the nurse recognize as a contraindication to the therapy?

A nurse is reviewing the health records of five clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as being at risk for developing acute respiratory distress syndrome? Select all that apply.

A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client who was in a motor vehicle crash. Findings include absent breath sounds in the left lower lobe with dyspnea, blood pressure 118/68 mm Hg, heart rate 124/min, respirations 38/min, temperature 38.6° C (101.4° F), and SaO2 91% on room air. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?