A nurse assesses a patient with a colostomy and suspects a strangulated stoma. Which finding supports this suspicion?

A patient with a potassium level of 6.5 mEq/L is ordered IV insulin. What is the rationale?

Which of the following actions by the nurse constitutes a break in surgical asepsis?

32.  A client is on an acute unit displaying inappropriate behaviors such as manipulation, impulsiveness and self-harming, AEB scratching her right forearm with her fingernail repeatedly. The nurse knows that the client is diagnosed with what disorder?

A patient with a penicillin allergy requires antibiotic therapy. Which alternative is most appropriate?

31.  A client is scheduled for a follow-up visit to evaluate the effectiveness of his ADHD medication. The client’s mother reported that her child is not sleeping well at night and is often hungry. The nurse knows to educate the mother about which of the following information regarding this medication?

The nurse is reviewing immunization records for a 6-month-old. Which vaccines should be administered by this age? (Select all that apply)

20.  A nurse is completing a teaching plan with a family regarding care post-ECT treatment. The nurse will provide in their teaching the following instructions:  Select all that apply

A patient develops chills, fever, and back pain during a blood transfusion. What is the nurse’s FIRST priority?

A patient with chronic kidney disease is receiving dietary education. Which statement indicates understanding?