#1
Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention for a patient experiencing difficulty breathing?
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#2
Which nursing intervention is appropriate for a patient experiencing an acute asthma exacerbation?
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#3
Which nursing intervention is appropriate for a patient experiencing hypoglycemia?
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#4
A patient is receiving intravenous (IV) heparin therapy for deep vein thrombosis (DVT). What is the priority nursing intervention?
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#5
A patient with a head injury is at risk for increased intracranial pressure (ICP). What nursing intervention helps reduce ICP?
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#6
When prioritizing nursing care, which patient should the nurse attend to first?
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#7
A patient with pneumonia is receiving antibiotics. What is the nurse's priority intervention?
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#8
A patient with heart failure is prescribed a low-sodium diet. Which meal selection by the patient indicates understanding of dietary restrictions?
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#9
During an initial assessment of a newborn, which finding requires immediate nursing intervention?
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#10
A patient is scheduled for surgery in the morning and needs preoperative teaching. When is the best time for the nurse to provide this teaching?
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#11
A patient with sepsis is hypotensive and tachycardic. What is the priority nursing intervention?
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#12
A postoperative patient is at risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT). What is the priority nursing intervention?
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#13
A patient with diabetes mellitus is at risk for foot ulcers. What is the priority nursing intervention?
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#14
A patient with a history of asthma is prescribed a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) with a corticosteroid. What teaching should the nurse provide?
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#15
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed oxygen therapy. What teaching should the nurse provide regarding oxygen use?
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