The major cation in extracellular fluids that is essential for normal membrane function and fluid balance is:

Most of the CO2 in our blood stream becomes an ________

A medication is described as “highly protein bound.” Which is the best description of the effect of increased protein binding?

The nurse cares for a client who has received intravenous clindamycin (Cleocin) for 5 days. The client reports 5 to 7 loose, foul smelling stools during the last 2 days. Which of the following best describes the appropriate action by the nurse?

The nurse prepares to administer medications to a group of clients. Which tissues have low blood flow which may affect distribution of the medication? Select all that apply

The nurse prepares to administer an enteric coated medication to a client. The client reports difficulty swallowing. Which is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

In lecture, we discuss the Japanese term Ikigai, which is made up of all of the following components EXCEPT:

The nurse cares for a client prescribed metronidazole (Flagyl), an antiprotozoal medication. Which of the following would be important to include in the teaching for this client?

Which client is at greatest risk of drug toxicity?

The nurse cares for a client with terminal cancer. The nurse prepares to place a potent opiate (narcotic) transdermal patch on the client’s chest. Which is the best description of the advantage of a transdermal patch for this client?