A nurse is caring for a client with mild hypoxemia. Which statement best explains why a nasal cannula is appropriate to start with?

A nurse dons clean gloves to remove an old surgical dressing before applying a new sterile dressing. Which statement best explains this action?

While administering medications, the nurse discovers that a colleague gave the wrong dose of insulin to a client. What is the nurse’s priority action?

Which of the following BEST indicates progression from respiratory distress to respiratory failure?

A hospital cannot recruit enough experienced coders locally. The revenue-cycle director proposes outsourcing part of the coding function, arguing that the arrangement would free internal resources and allow the department to focus on activities it considers core. Another manager objects that outsourcing should be rejected whenever the work affects an important hospital function. Which evaluation is most appropriate?

A client is admitted from home with the following information: Home list includes metoprolol 50 mg twice daily Admission orders list metoprolol 100 mg twice daily Client states, “I’m pretty sure I only take one 50-mg tablet at a time.” What should the nurse do first?

Which statement about staffing responsibilities is incorrect? 

A hospital is analyzing a care coordinator position. Many important duties involve resolving unusual patient problems and coordinating with other departments, but these activities occur irregularly and may not be apparent while observing the employee. According to the video, which approach would be most appropriate for identifying these responsibilities?

Which statement about employee selection is correct? 

Which practices strengthen the quality of candidate evaluation during selection? Select all that apply.