The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the medical unit 72 hours ago with a small bowel obstruction. A nasogastric tube has been set to low intermittent suction since admission. Upon review of the morning’s blood work, the nurse notes that the client’s potassium is 3.1 mEq/L. The nurse should assess for signs and symptoms of what imbalance?

Calculate one dose of the following medication order: Ordered:  Potassium chloride 60 mEq PO daily On hand:  Potassium chloride 20 mEq/15 mL  Administer:  ________ oz Fractions should be presented as decimals (ex. 0.5, 1.5) 

The nurse determines that colchicine has been effective for a patient with an acute attack of gout upon finding which of the following?

The nurse is examining the back of a client who was admitted with a stage III pressure ulcer on the sacral area. Which illustration shows a stage III pressure ulcer?

A client has been diagnosed with compartment syndrome. Which of the following symptom(s) are associated with compartment syndrome? (Select all that apply)

After receiving change-of-shift report, which client should the nurse assess first?    

A 42-year-old male client has come to the clinic for an annual physical. The nurse notes in the client’s history that his father was treated for breast cancer. What should the nurse provide to the client before he leaves the clinic?

In developing a plan of care for a client with chronic hypertension, which nursing intervention is most important? 

A client presents with silvery scales on the elbows and knees. The provider has made a diagnosis of plaque psoriasis. Which of the following will aggravate or “trigger” psoriasis? (Select all that apply)

A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has a living will that states they do not want endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation as a means of respiratory resuscitation. As the client’s condition deteriorates, the client asks whether they can change their decision. Which response by the nurse is best?