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).
A patient is diagnosed with carpel tunnel syndrome. Which ne…
A patient is diagnosed with carpel tunnel syndrome. Which nerve is involved in this syndrome?
A client is admitted with acute kidney injury due to dehydra…
A client is admitted with acute kidney injury due to dehydration. The client has oliguria, anemia, and has a serum potassium level of 6.2 mmoL/L. Which action should the nurse take first?
A family member is visiting a client who had a cardiac cathe…
A family member is visiting a client who had a cardiac catheterization using a femoral site two hours ago. The family member asks the nurse if they can take the client to the lounge in a wheelchair. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A client with acute gastroenteritis is admitted to the medic…
A client with acute gastroenteritis is admitted to the medical unit. Blood tests are drawn and reveal the following results: Sodium 135mEq/L, Potassium 2.7 mEq/L, Chloride 96mEq/L, CO2 32 mEq/L, and Glucose 145mg/dL. Which of these results should the nurse identify as critical and report immediately?
In the client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (CO…
In the client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the initiative to breathe is triggered by:
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 health care provider is discussing a managed 30 lb. weig…
The health care provider is discussing a managed 30 lb. weight loss with a client with pre-diabetes who has returned for a follow-up visit. Which of the following laboratory values indicate the client’s lifestyle change has made a positive impact?
Which of the following would the nurse identify as a risk fa…
Which of the following would the nurse identify as a risk factor for the client developing a vulvovaginal infection? Select all that apply.
The nurse is caring for an acutely ill client. What assessme…
The nurse is caring for an acutely ill client. What assessment finding should prompt the nurse to inform the provider that the client may be exhibiting signs of acute kidney injury?