The nurse administers a bronchodilator to a client with COPD. To evaluate the effectiveness of this medication, which of the following responses should the nurse anticipate?

A nurse recognizes that the effects of medications on older adults are different than a younger adult. A factor that the nurse must consider when managing medications in the older adult would be

While assessing a patient with obstructive sleep apnea, which lifestyle factor would be of most concern?

A patient with right-sided weakness that started 1 hour ago is admitted to the emergency department and the following diagnostic tests are ordered. Which order(s) would help confirm or rule out if a stroke has occurred?  (Select all that apply)

The patient is a 48-year-old man with acute renal failure. Which of the following is the most common objective manifestation of acute renal failure?

A patient receiving hemodialysis has had surgery to form an arteriovenous fistula. Which of the following is most important for the nurse to be aware of when providing care for this patient?

An IV of 1000 ml of D5W to run over a twelve hour period has been ordered. The tubing provides 20 gtts/ml. How many gtt/min would be administered?_________________________

The nurse is reviewing urine analysis results for a patient.  The nurse identifies the presence of which substances in the urine as abnormal findings?

What interventions can be taught to prevent constipation in the older adult? (select all that apply)

The nurse is reviewing urine analysis results for a patient.  The nurse identifies the presence of which substances in the urine as abnormal findings?