A nurse is caring for a client in the early to middle stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Which nursing intervention best promotes the client’s independence while maintaining safety?

A nurse is teaching a student about the pathophysiology of acute pancreatitis. Which of the following student statements indicates a correct understanding?

A client with a history of chronic alcohol use is admitted with hepatic encephalopathy. Which of the following nursing interventions is most important?

The provider orders tagamet 25 mg/kg/day IV to be administered in four divided doses. Each dose should infuse over 15 minutes. The patient weighs 150 lbs. The stock supply of tagamet is 3 grams in 5 mL with instructions to reconstitute to a final concentration of 0.1 grams/1 mL.  How many mL of solution will the nurse add to obtain the desired concentration?

A nurse is caring for a client admitted with fulminant hepatic failure. The client is increasingly lethargic, has yellow sclera, and is noted to have petechiae on the arms and gums. Which of the following is the priority nursing action?

A 25-year-old patient is admitted with suspected meningitis. The patient is alert, oriented, and afebrile but reports a worsening headache, nausea, and photophobia. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) obtained via lumbar puncture is clear and shows normal glucose, slightly elevated protein, and a predominance of lymphocytes. Based on these findings, which of the following is the nurse’s best action?

A client who is HIV positive has been prescribed a combination of antiretroviral medications (ART). The nurse educates the client on the importance of strict adherence to the prescribed medication schedule, including dosage, timing, and frequency. Why is adherence to the antiretroviral regimen so critical?

The provider orders erythromycin suspension 20 mg/kg/day PO as a total daily dose. The patient receives the med QID (in four equally divided doses). The patient weighs 44 lb. How many mL will the patient receive per dose?

A patient newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease asks the nurse, “Why do I have these tremors and feel so stiff?” Which response by the nurse best explains the pathophysiology of the disease?

A patient with a fractured femur undergoes open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). Which statement best describes this treatment approach?