A patient is admitted for a fever of unknown origin. The nursing assessment reveals profuse diaphoresis, dry, sticky mucous membranes, weakness, disorientation, and a decreasing level of consciousness. Which electrolyte imbalance does this data support?

A patient is experiencing burning with urination and urgency. Which laboratory test result should the nurse monitor for this patient’s manifestations?

A nurse receives a prescription for a medication to be administered every 6 hours prn. What should then nurse teach the client about this medication?

An older adult is admitted to the hospital via the emergency department for unexplained episode fainting. What is most important for the nurse to do based on this information?

A nurse is caring for a patient receiving a continuous enteral feedings. Which nursing intervention is most important if the nurse suspects aspiration?

The nurse is monitoring a client receiving 1 L of fluid over a 2-hour period. The nurse assesses the client frequently for hypervolemia. For what signs of hypervolemia should the nurse asses the client?

A terminally ill patient and the family agree that the physician will write a do-not-resuscitate order for the patient. The nurse understands that what should be implemented when following this order?

A nurse is caring for a diabetic patient who has had surgery. The nurse monitors this patient for what postoperative complication?

A nurse is caring for a group of hospitalized patients. Which should the nurse do first to prevent patient infections?

Which of the following would indicate that a restraint is used properly?