Physician orders 1000 cc of NS to run over 12 hours. The nurse would set the pump to run at how many cc/hour?
A journalist complains of numbness, burning, and tingling of…
A journalist complains of numbness, burning, and tingling of fingers in her dominant hand inhibiting her ability to work. The primary nursing diagnosis is activity intolerance. Which of the following ergonomic related problems will the nurse suspect?
The client with gastroenteritis is ordered to have intraveno…
The client with gastroenteritis is ordered to have intravenous fluids of normal saline 1500 mL to infuse over 15 hours. The tubing on hand states: 15gtts/min. Calculate the flow rate in gtts/min. Round to the nearest whole number. _______
A nurse is completing a physical assessment on different cli…
A nurse is completing a physical assessment on different clients on a cardiac unit. Does the assessment finding of S3 or “ventricular gallop” indicate left-sided heart failure or right-sided heart failure?
A nurse is presenting discharge teaching client newly diagno…
A nurse is presenting discharge teaching client newly diagnosed with generalized seizure disorder. Which of the following statements indicates that further teaching is needed?
Which priority interventions should a nurse plan to incorpor…
Which priority interventions should a nurse plan to incorporate into the care of a surgical client to decrease the risk of developing a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or a pulmonary embolism (PE). (Select all that apply).
The nurse in the healthcare provider’s office is completing…
The nurse in the healthcare provider’s office is completing an assessment on a client who was seen two weeks ago for heart failure symptoms. They were prescribed an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, lisinopril (Zestril) and a diuretic, furosemide (Lasix). Which data indicates the medications have been effective?
A client continues to experience epistaxis after pressure wa…
A client continues to experience epistaxis after pressure was applied to the midline septum for 10 minutes. What intervention does the nurse anticipate taking next?
Calculate one dose of the following medication order: Ordere…
Calculate one dose of the following medication order: Ordered: cefadrozil 1 g PO q6h On hand: cefadrozil 500 mg tablets Administer: ________ tablet(s)
The client is admitted to the hospital with ulcerative colit…
The client is admitted to the hospital with ulcerative colitis. The nurse should assess the client for which complication of the disease?