The healthcare provider orders calcium gluconate IV as treatment for a patient with hypoparathyroidism. The patient’s calcium level is 5.9 mg/mL. Which of the following findings would cause the nurse to question the order?
A nursing is caring for a client with a diagnosis of a deep…
A nursing is caring for a client with a diagnosis of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the left lower extremity. Which interventions will the nurse plan to manage? Select all that apply
A client presents with the following rhythm. Select the true…
A client presents with the following rhythm. Select the true statement related to the rhythm.
A nursei is caring for a client with the following arterial…
A nursei is caring for a client with the following arterial blood gas results: PH 7.52, PaCO2 28, HCO3- 24, PaO2 88. What intervention will the nurse plan to implement?
A 55-year old woman was working in her garden. She accidenta…
A 55-year old woman was working in her garden. She accidentally sprayed insecticide into her left eye. She calls the emergency room frantic and screaming for help. The nurse should instruct the woman to take which immediate action?
A client has been admitted with suspected peritonitis second…
A client has been admitted with suspected peritonitis secondary to peritoneal dialysis. The nurse plans to delegate what actions to the unlicensed assistive personnel? Select all that apply.
A nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with Type 2 D…
A nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Which statement by the client indicates adequate understanding of discharge teaching?
A nurse is assessing a client’s skin and notices a mole on t…
A nurse is assessing a client’s skin and notices a mole on the client’s arm. Which finding would concern the nurse about the mole?
A client who is 4 months pregnant is at the prenatal clinic…
A client who is 4 months pregnant is at the prenatal clinic for her initial visit. Her history reveals she has a 7-year-old daughter who was born at 34 weeks gestation, a 2-year-old son born at 39 weeks gestation, and a spontaneous abortion 1 year ago at 6 weeks gestation. Using the GTPAL method, the nurse would document her obstetric history as:
A nurse knows to do which of the following with a client rec…
A nurse knows to do which of the following with a client receiving enteral feedings?