A trend percentage is computed by dividing the dollar amount of change by the base-year amount.

The nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver. What action would the nurse take to decrease the ascites?

The pediatrician has ordered ampicillin 450 mg tid. The child weighs 32 pounds.  The drug reference states the recommended dose for children is 25-50 mg/kg/day divided into 3 evenly spaced doses. What is the maximum safe dose (round to whole number) per 24 hours for this child? 

The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is examining a 3-year-old child who speaks loudly, in a monotone voice, does not make eye contact, and prefers to sit on the exam room floor moving a toy truck back and forth in a repetitive manner. Which disorder does the nurse practitioner suspect? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder Autism spectrum disorder Correct Separation anxiety disorder Sensory processing disorder

Possible future liabilities related to pollution may negatively affect an organization’s ability to access credit.

The nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a client with liver dysfunction who has low serum levels of fibrinogen and a prolonged prothrombin time (PT). Based on these findings, which actions will the nurse include in the plan of care to promote client safety? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse assessing a 13 year old adolescent patient with a history of inflammatory bowel disease notes bilateral pitting edema of both the ankles and feet. Which laboratory result is most likely related to this finding?

The nurse is caring for a neonate and assesses the possibility of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) because the premature neonate is exhibiting which of the following clinical manifestations?  

The nurse is instructing a client on diagnostic tests used to screen for colorectal cancer. Which of the following should be included in these instructions?

A 3-month-old infant has had surgery to repair an inguinal hernia.  The nurse is giving discharge instructions for care of the surgical site.  What teaching should the nurse include regarding incision care?