A professional who is firm and stands up for himself or herself while still showing respect for others is ________.

The provider orders amoxicillin 250 mg PO. The label reads 125 mg per 5 mL. How many mL should the nurse give?Write only the numerical answer in the blank provided. Do not include units of measure.

A nursing staff educator observes a nurse who collects and prepares sterile supplies for a procedure. Which behavior indicates to the staff educator that additional teaching is needed?

An elevated white blood cell (WBC) count typically indicates:

A nurse notes crackles in a patient’s lungs, bounding pulse, and elevated blood pressure. What is the priority intervention?

Which diagnostic tests require the patient to remain NPO before the procedure? (Select all that apply.)

Match each diagnostic test to its primary purpose:

The provider orders cefazolin 25 mg/kg IV every 8 hours.The patient weighs 60 kg.How many milligrams (mg) should the nurse administer per dose?Write only the numerical answer in the blank provided. Do not include units of measure.

A nurse is caring for a patient with a serum potassium level of 2.9 mEq/L who has an order for potassium chloride (KCl) 20 mEq IV push. What is the nurse’s best action?

A patient with fluid overload would most likely have which laboratory finding?