A 29-year-old female presents with cloudy urine, flank pain, hematuria, and fever. Which of the following does the nurse suspect the patient is most likely experiencing?

During an assessment the nurse becomes concerned about a patient's lung compliance. What factors about the patient's respiratory status causes the nurse to have this concern?

Select all that apply. 1. patency of the nares 2. flexibility of the rib cage 3. status of a sinus infection 4. elasticity of the lung tissue 5. pulse oximeter reading of 97%

The emergency department nurse is caring for an intoxicated alcoholic client who needs stitches following a motor vehicle accident. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for this client?

A) Use restraints if the client is combative. B) Touch the client often to reassure him or her. C) Give the client some alone time to stabilize emotionally. D) Remember that an injury can precipitate withdrawal symptoms.

Who established the first public health service for the sick and poor?

A) Dorothea Dix B) Lillian Wald C) Florence Nightingale D) Isabel Hampton Robb

Meperidine (Demerol) is a narcotic with a high potential for physical and psychological dependency. Under which classification does this drug fall?

a. I b. II c. III d. IV