Simplify by performing the indicated operations. Round to the nearest hundredth if necessary.
The doctor ordered 1 unit of packed red blood cells (about 2…
The doctor ordered 1 unit of packed red blood cells (about 250 ml) to infuse over 2 hours. How many ml/hr should the nurse program on the IV pump?
The registered nurse has ask the licensed practical nurse (L…
The registered nurse has ask the licensed practical nurse (LPN) to help a client eat who has impaired swallowing due to a stroke. What should the registered nurse included in the plan of care for the LPN to follow? (Select all that apply.)
During admission of a 58 year old client with a possible bra…
During admission of a 58 year old client with a possible brain injury after a boating accident, the emergency department nurse learns that the client is on the following medications. Which medication is most important to report to the health care provider?
A client’s intracranial pressure (ICP) is being monitored wi…
A client’s intracranial pressure (ICP) is being monitored with an intraventricular catheter. Which data obtained by the nurse during the assessment is most important to communicate to the health care provider?
Which statement by a teen who is being discharged from the e…
Which statement by a teen who is being discharged from the emergency room with a concussion indicates a need for further teaching?
It is 40 minutes after the nurse has completed her beginning…
It is 40 minutes after the nurse has completed her beginning of shift assesment on a client who fell 30 feet on a construction site 3 hours ago. The client had a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 15 at initial assessment. The nurse noticed the client’s eyes were closed. A loud noise occurred in the ICU and the client’s arms and legs jerked under the covers then slowly relaxed while his eyes remained closed. Which thought process is most appropriate in this situation?
A nurse plans care for a client with Parkinson’s disease who…
A nurse plans care for a client with Parkinson’s disease who is at risk for respiratory complications. Which intervention would the nurse include in this client’s plan of care?
The HCP orders 0.25 grams of Ceftriaxone Sodium IM now for y…
The HCP orders 0.25 grams of Ceftriaxone Sodium IM now for your client. You have a 10 ml vial with a concentration of 100mg/ml solution. How many mls will you administer?
Decerebrate posturing is present in an unconscious client fo…
Decerebrate posturing is present in an unconscious client following a motor vehicle accident. Which description best represents decerebrate posturing?