A nurse is caring for a client who was placed on lithium a week ago for initial treatment of extreme mania due to bipolar disorder. Prior to administration of next dose of lithium, the nurse notes that the lithium blood level is 4.8 mEq/L. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?

The physician orders 1/2 normal saline for your client to run @ 100mL/hour, as the nurse you know that the IV bag will be labeled with which of the following: 

A patient has developed stomatitis from chemotherapy. Which of the following would be an appropriate intervention for this condition?

A schizophrenic patient believes himself to be the president of the United States and that terrorists are trying to kidnap him. The nurse records these observations as which type of behavior?

A client with diabetes mellitus has a glycosylated hemoglobin A1c level of 8%. On the basis of this test result, the nurse plans to teach the client about the need for which measure?

A family member of a client who has just suffered a tonic-clonic seizure is concerned about the client’s deep sleep. What is this behavior called?

Interpret the following Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)*must also state compensation level, if not it will be marked wrongpH: 7.36PCO2: 55HCO3: 33

A patient is receiving anticoagulation therapy, which of the following would be the nurse’s most appropriate action?

A client returns to the medical-surgical floor from the postanesthesia recovery room after a colon resection. The client has hypertension and a previous myocardial infarction. The first set of vital signs recorded are pulse rate of 110bpm, respiration rate of 20/min, blood pressure of 100/76 mmHg, SpO2 91% and a temperature of 98°F. The nurse reviews the patient’s lab results: WBC 11, 500, Potassium 3.4 mmol/L, Hemoglobin 6g/dL The surgeon calls to inquire about the possibility of the client needing a blood transfusion. The nurse anticipates the client will need a blood transfusion based on which of the following data? (Select All That Apply)

A client has been admitted with right upper quadrant pain and diagnosed with cholecystitis. Which tray would be acceptable for the client: