In the evaluation of adults for their weight it is suggested to measure height and weight; evaluate weight changes; determine usual body weight; and ideal body weight based on standard references. 

Prothrombin time or clotting time is an important lab value to evaluate along with Vitamin K status for patients and clients who are taking ________.

A biochemical analysis that can evaluate the blood glucose level 3-month average and is a diagnostic tool for the medical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus is _______. 

The nurse notices an IV infusion is not running. Which of the following actions should the nurse take initially?

Immediately after starting an IV fluid bolus, a patient becomes hypotensive, lightheaded, confused, tachycardic, anxious, and short of breath. The nurse suspects she forgot to prime the tubing. What should the nurse do next?

Hydrocolloid dressings should be applied to wounds with light to moderate drainage, such as small abrasions and superficial burns. 

A patient from a long-term care facility is admitted to the hospital with a sacral pressure injury. The base of the wound involves subcutaneous tissue. How would the nurse classify this pressure injury?

The nurse is reviewing a patient’s lab results from 2 hours ago. The sodium level is 128 mEq/L. The nurse should be alert for which findings? (Select all that apply.)

Where in the body would you find the bone marrow?

Which cranial nerve passes through the internal auditory meatus and provides the senses of hearing and balance?