A nurse needs to administer 250 mL of IV solution to a client. The IV solution is packaged in a rigid glass container. Which type of tubing should the nurse choose?

A client sustained severe trauma in a motor vehicle accident and has had 26 units of packed red blood cells infused since admission 2 days previously. What does the nurse predict will be prescribed to replace the clotting factors lost with the infusion of large amounts of packed red blood cells?

The nurse is caring for a client whose blood type is B negative. Which donor blood type does the nurse confirm as compatible for this client?

A physician has asked the nurse to use microdrip tubing to administer a prescribed dosage of IV solution to a client. What is the standard drop factor of microdrip tubing?

A nurse notices that, even with intermittent suctioning, a nasogastric tube is becoming obstructed. Which intervention will promote tube patency?

A client has been receiving tube feedings for the past several days. The client’s plan of care identifies the nursing diagnosis risk for fluid imbalance. How should this risk be best mitigated?

A nurse needs to select a venipuncture site to administer a prescribed amount of IV fluid to a client. The nurse looks for a large vein when using a needle with a large gauge. What explains the nurse’s action?

The nurse is preparing to perform venipuncture. Which items will the nurse plan to gather? Select all that apply.

A nurse has replaced the bag and tubing that are being used to administer intermittent tube feedings to an elderly client with modest nutritional needs. How often should the nurse change the tubing and bag that are used to administer this client’s tube feedings?

The nurse is preparing to perform venipuncture. Which items will the nurse plan to gather? Select all that apply.