A client who has hepatic encephalopathy is receiving lactulose.  Which finding by the nurse best indicates that the medication was effective? 

The order for an adult client reads: “Give scopalamine, 0.7mg IM.” The medication is available in vials of 0.4mg/mL.   How many mL will the nurse administer for this dose? ___mL (Round to the tenths place) _______

The outpatient surgery nurse reviews the complete blood cell (CBC) count results for a client who is scheduled for surgery. The results are WBC: 9000/uL, Hgb: 15 g/dL; Hct: 45%; platelets 150 103/µL. Which of the following would be the most appropriate action by the nurse? 

The nurse is caring for an unresponsive terminally ill client who has 20-second periods of apnea followed by periods of deep and rapid breathing. Which action by the nurse would be appropriate?

The nurse is examining a client’s skin and notes a rash with a discrete lesion configuration.  Which image shows a discrete lesion configuration? 

A client is recovering from recent abdominal surgery. The client reports severe pain around their incision. What is the most important assessment data to consider before the nurse administers a dose of morphine sulfate to the client?

A nurse is monitoring a client with Guillain-Barré syndrome. The nurse should assess the client for which responses?

A client is receiving their third intravenous dose of amoxicillin. The client calls the nurse to report that they are feeling “anxious” and are having trouble breathing.  Which of the following should the nurse do? Choose all that apply.

The nurse is providing education for a client with a new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which statement will the nurse include in the discussion with the client? Select all that apply.

As the nurse admits a client in end-stage renal disease to the hospital, the client tells the nurse, “If my heart or breathing stop, I do not want to be resuscitated.” Which action should the nurse take first?