Several nurses who work on a postoperative surgical unit have reported to the charge nurse their concerns about a particular surgeon's treatment of clients during invasive procedures. Adult clients are often in tears after this particular physician performs central IV line insertions or other invasive procedures. After the charge nurse confronts the healthcare provider who dismisses the concerns, the charge nurse reports the surgeon's behavior to the nurse manager who listens but does nothing about the situation. What action is most important for the charge nurse to take?
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Question 2 of 49
The nurse receives a change-of-shift report from the prior nurse assigned to a group of clients on a post-surgical unit. Which client requires the most immediate intervention by the nurse?
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Question 3 of 49
Four clients are scheduled to receive IV infusions, but there are only three intravenous (IV) pumps available. Which prescribed infusion can most safely be administered without an IV infusion pump?
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Question 4 of 49
A newly hired unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) expresses fear to the charge nurse about collecting a sputum specimen from a client who is HIV positive. Which action should the charge nurse take first?
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Question 5 of 49
A client with tachycardia and hypotension presents to the emergency department (ED) reporting severe vomiting and diarrhea for three days. Which action is most important for the nurse to implement?
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