A 68-year-old patient is admitted to the medical-surgical un…

A 68-year-old patient is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with a diagnosis of small bowel obstruction. The patient complains of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Upon assessment, the nurse notes abdominal distension and absent bowel sounds. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement first?

Order:  The nurse is preparing to administer vancomycin 500m…

Order:  The nurse is preparing to administer vancomycin 500mg IV to the client with pneumonia. The vancomycin is supplied in a 100-ml piggyback that is to be given over 1 hour. At what rate in milliliters per hour should the nurse set the infusion pump? _______ ml

A 25-year-old male patient is admitted to the emergency depa…

A 25-year-old male patient is admitted to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain. He reports the pain started around his navel and has now moved to the right lower quadrant. He also complains of nausea and loss of appetite. His temperature is 38.5°C (101.3°F). Which of the following nursing actions should be prioritized?