A journalist complains of numbness, burning, and tingling of fingers in her dominant hand inhibiting her ability to work. The primary nursing diagnosis is activity intolerance. Which of the following ergonomic related problems will the nurse suspect?
A client has active TB. Which of the following symptoms will…
A client has active TB. Which of the following symptoms will he exhibit? (select all that apply)
The nurse is preparing to administer a unit of platelets to…
The nurse is preparing to administer a unit of platelets to an adult client. When administering this blood product, which of the following actions would be most important for the nurse perform?
A client with peptic ulcer disease is admitted to the hospit…
A client with peptic ulcer disease is admitted to the hospital and scheduled for a gastric resection. The client suddenly reports a sharp pain in the mid-epigastric area and the abdomen is rigid on palpation. The nurse should first:
The nurse in the healthcare provider’s office is completing…
The nurse in the healthcare provider’s office is completing an assessment on a client who was seen two weeks ago for heart failure symptoms. They were prescribed an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, lisinopril (Zestril) and a diuretic, furosemide (Lasix). Which data indicates the medications have been effective?
A client is seen in the emergency department for the picture…
A client is seen in the emergency department for the pictured infection. What priority action should the nurse take? Refer to image
Calculate the dose to administer. Ordered: DiaBeta 2.5 mg…
Calculate the dose to administer. Ordered: DiaBeta 2.5 mg po On hand: DiaBeta 1.25 mg scored tablets Adminster: ____ tablet(s)
The nurse is performing an assessment and taking a history o…
The nurse is performing an assessment and taking a history of a client. Which finding should be immediately reported to the health care provider?
Prepared is Heparin 25,000 units in 500 cc of D5W. Ordered…
Prepared is Heparin 25,000 units in 500 cc of D5W. Ordered is 1100 Units. How many cc/hr would the nurse set the infusion rate?
A nurse is completing a physical assessment on different cli…
A nurse is completing a physical assessment on different clients on a cardiac unit. Does the assessment finding of orthopnea indicate left-sided heart failure or right-sided heart failure?