Potassium chloride intravenously is prescribed for a client with heart failure experiencing hypokalemia. Which actions should the nurse take to plan for preparation and administration of the potassium? Select all that apply.

A patient receiving total parenteral nutrition tells the nurse that she feels shaky and has a headache and that her vision is blurred. The patient’s heart rate is increased, and her skin is cold and clammy. The patient is most likely experiencing which complication of parenteral nutrition?

The nurse is assigned a client who was in a major trauma and sustained multiple fractures, muscle damage, and skin tears. The client only has an appetite for starchy carbohydrates.  What is the priority nutritional concern?

The nurse is caring for a patient receiving growth hormone therapy and notes that the patient’s weight has increased significantly over two weeks without a corresponding increase in height. The patient also reports symptoms of fatigue and excessive thirst. What is the nurse’s best action?

A patient has been receiving total parenteral nutrition. Upon assessment, the nurse notes these assessment findings: blood pressure 150/92 mm Hg (elevated from previous readings); pulse rate 110 beats/min and weak; pitting edema on both ankles; and new-onset confusion. The nurse suspects that the patient is experiencing which condition?

A client with Alzheimer’s disease is prescribed rivastigmine (Exelon) to manage symptoms. The nurse is conducting a home safety assessment during a follow-up visit. Which findings indicate that the nurse should intervene to ensure the client’s safety while on rivastigmine? Select all that apply.

A patient who has recently begun antiretroviral therapy with a combination drug develops immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) with mild symptoms. What does the nurse expect that the provider will recommend next?

A nurse is developing an individualized teaching plan for a patient who has been prescribed a liquid antacid for gastrointestinal upset. Which teaching points should the nurse include to ensure safe and effective medication administration? Select all that apply.

You are performing a spiritual assessment for a client who has expressed feelings of hopelessness and isolation. Consider the principles of spiritual care and the nursing process.  Which nursing assessment question is most appropriate to explore the client’s spiritual needs?

The nurse is teaching a patient about rifampin. Which patient statement demonstrates an understanding of how to manage potential body image changes associated with this medication?