A patient who has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was hospitalized for increasing shortness of breath and chronic hypoxemia (SaO2 levels of 89% to 90%). In planning for discharge, which action by the nurse will be most effective in improving compliance with discharge teaching?

A patient who has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was hospitalized for increasing shortness of breath and chronic hypoxemia (SaO2 levels of 89% to 90%). In planning for discharge, which action by the nurse will be most effective in improving compliance with discharge teaching?

A patient with a history of diabetes is admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). What should the nurse do first?

The nurse supervises unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who are providing care for a patient with right lower lobe pneumonia. The nurse should intervene if which action by UAP is observed?

A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of hypertension who is experiencing a hypertensive crisis. What is the priority intervention?

A nurse is caring for a patient who is recovering from surgery. What is the priority intervention to prevent complications?