The nurse in the emergency department is admitting a client following a fire in his home. The client (206 lbs)  is noted to have second and third-degree burns on his anterior chest and abdomen, the fronts of both arms and the fronts of both legs.What IV rate will the nurse put on the pump for the first 8 hours. (round to the nearest tenth) 

A nurse is caring for a client who reports a throbbing headache after a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions is most likely to facilitate resolution of the headache?

The nurse is meeting with a 38-year-old who states she would like to resume oral contraceptives. What assessment question is most likely to reveal a potential contraindication to oral contraceptive use? 

The client with cervical cancer is beginning radiation therapy. When planning care, the nurse should prioritize what goal? 

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who was alert and oriented at admission but now seems increasingly restless and intermittently confused. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first to address the client’s safety needs?

The client, who is awake and alert, is being admitted with electrolyte disturbances. The nurse assesses the client’s ECG rhythm and finds tall peaked T waves, with a heart rate of 40 and a widening QRS. What orders does the nurse anticipate the provider to include? 

A client arrives in the emergency department after being burned in a house fire. The client’s burns cover the left half of the anterior abdomen and the left half of the anterior chest and the front & back of the left leg and front of the right leg. What extent of burns does the client most likely have, measured as a percentage?

The client with heart failure has been prescribed furosemide (Lasix) . What nursing action will best reduce the client’s risk of electrolyte disturbances? 

A nurse is performing discharge teaching for a client who has seizures and a new prescription for phenytoin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

A nurse is planning care for a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes insipidus. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?  Select all that apply