A client who has just had a kidney transplant is transferred from the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) to the intensive care unit (ICU). How often should the nurse in the ICU monitor the client’s urinary output?
The client is in status epilepticus. Which interventions, if…
The client is in status epilepticus. Which interventions, if prescribed, should be included in this client’s immediate treatment? Select all that apply.
The patient diagnosed with an acute exacerbation of rheumato…
The patient diagnosed with an acute exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is being discharged with a prescription for dexamethasone tablets that has the patient taking smaller and smaller doses each day. Which statement explains the rationale for this type of medication dosing?
A nurse observes an assistive personnel (AP) discarding an u…
A nurse observes an assistive personnel (AP) discarding an unused package of gauze pads into the trash. The pads were to be used for a client who requires frequent dressing changes on a pressure ulcer. Which actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
A nurse who practices culturally sensitive nursing care rec…
A nurse who practices culturally sensitive nursing care recognizes that: (Select all that apply.)
This question is following the same patient as in the last q…
This question is following the same patient as in the last question. The nurse reviews the admission note and new 1530 entry for a 64-year-old client who was take to the ED by a neighbor. Nurses’ Notes 1455: Presented to the ED with report of increasing epigastric pain throughout the day. Pain started after dinner last night and usual medication did not help. States has been treated for gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) for over 5 years with a variety of drugs, most recently omeprazole 40 mg orally twice a day. Other medications include: Ibuprofen 800 mg orally every morning for osteoarthritisAmlodipine 10 mg orally every day for hypertensionMVI 1 tab every day for general healthFamotidine 20 mg orally before meals PRN Vital Signs T 98ºF (36.7ºC)HR 82 BPMRR 18 bpmBP 152/88 mmHgSpO2 96% on RAPain level 6/10 on 0 to 10 pain scale1530: While waiting to be examined by the physician assistant, client vomited 175 mL coffee-ground emesis. States feeling “a little dizzy.” HR increased to 94 BPM; BP 128/78 lying down and 112/62 sitting. Stat blood work drawn. 1610: Labs within normal range. H&H tomorrow AM at 0600. ECG shows normal sinus rhythm. Vomited 100 mL coffee-ground emesis. Based on the client’s condition and priority need, which orders by the physician would the nurse anticipate at this time? Select all that apply.
The order is Penicillin 1,600,000units IM. The 8mL vial is l…
The order is Penicillin 1,600,000units IM. The 8mL vial is labelled 800,000units/mL. How much will you draw up? mL Answer in whole numbers only.
In the early prophetic mission, only one person pledged supp…
In the early prophetic mission, only one person pledged support: Muhammad’s younger cousin, ʿUthman ibn ʿAffan. At thirteen, ʿUthman was still a child and thus hardly a powerful ally. Yet ʿUthman became the first male convert to Islam and went on to lead the entire Muslim community after Muhammad’s death.
A physician orders 1000 ml D5W to infuse at a rate of 125ml/…
A physician orders 1000 ml D5W to infuse at a rate of 125ml/hr. The nurse determines that it will take how long for one liter of fluid to infuse? hour(s)
A nurse is educating a student nurse on African American cul…
A nurse is educating a student nurse on African American culture. The nurse judges the teaching to be effective when the student nurse states that African Americans: (Select all that apply)