Nursing Fundamentals Comprehensive Final Exam at Fox Valley Technical College

While conducting the initial home health visit with the family of a new infant, the nurse notices a soiled looking red string tied around the infant's neck. Which is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take being mindful of both safety and cultural considerations?

The benefits of exercise include which of the following?

A client on your unit is deteriorating, but remains alert and oriented. Three days after admission, you notice he seems depressed. He tells you, "I'm tired of being sick. I wish I could end it all." What is the most accurate way to document or record this data?

All of the following interventions might be utilized to provide safe client care. Which is most important, regardless of the client's individual health issue?

Maintaining appropriate urinary output is important for appropriate urinary elimination and function of the urinary system. Which of the following hourly urine output amounts would cause the most concern related to the functioning of the urinary system and would be reported to the health care provider?

Which of the following would be the most important piece of information to include in a change of shift report?

Which nutrient deficiency increases the risk for skin and tissue breakdown?

The nurse is caring for a patient who does not speak English. The nurse is using an interpreter to explain procedures and to answer questions that the patient may have. In performing the education, what should the nurse do?

An 89-year-old client is worried because she does not have a bowel movement every day. Which statement by the nurse reflects the best understanding of defecation patterns?