A client transferred to the surgical unit after a suprapubic prostatectomy has a three-way urinary catheter (continous bladder irrigation).  The nurse notices a very dark red output via the catheter.  What is the priority nursing intervention?

When caring for a client undergoing brachytherapy, the nurse should observice which principles: (Select All That Apply)

The HCP has ordered nitroprusside 100 mg/250 ml D5W on IV pump at 25 mL/hr. to lower blood pressure. The client weighs 143 lbs. (65 kg.) How many mcg/kg/min of nitroprusside is the patient receiving? Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to the first decimal place (tenths).

A client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who is taking corticosteroid and immunosuppressive drug therapy has a white blood count (WBC) count that show a shift to the left.  What should be the priority concern of the nurse at this time?

The client diagnosed with SLE is being discharged from the medical unit.  Which discharge instructions would be important for the nurse to include?  Select all that apply

A client is post-op for a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The HCP has ordered continuous bladder irrigation. 2600 mL of irrigate infused during night shift. The nurse emptied 3800 mL from the catheter bag. How many mL of urine output did the client have? Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number.

A nurse in a provider’s office is assessing a client who has AIDS. The nurse notes that the client has multiple and widespread raised, purplish-brown skin lesions. The nurse should recognize that these findings indicate which of the following conditions?

When caring for a 28-year-old healthy client, how frequently does the nurse recommend a clinical breast examination (CBE)?

While giving care to a client with an internal cervical radiation implant, the nurse find the implant in the bed.  The nurse should take which initial action?

A nurse is talking with a patient about a negative enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test for human immune deficiency virus (HIV) antibodies. The test is negative and the patient states “Whew! I was really worried about that result.” What action by the nurse is most important?