A nurse is reviewing the diagnostic test results of an older adult female client who is preoperative for a knee arthroplasty. The nurse should notify the surgeon of which of the following results?

A nurse is assessing a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion and finds that the patient is anxiously fidgeting in bed.  The patient is afebrile and dyspneic.  The nurse auscultates crackles in both lung bases and sees jugular vein distention.  On which transfusion complication will the nurse focus interventions?

A nurse assesses a patient who had an intraosseous catheter placed in the left leg. Which assessment finding is of greatest concern?

A nurse is preparing to administer 0.45% sodium chloride (NaCl) 1000 mL IV to infuse over 8 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.

The HCP orders Dialudid 2 mg PO every 2 hours as needed for post surgical pain.  Available is 2 mg/tablet.  How many tablet will the nurse give per dose?

On admission of a patient to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU), the blood pressure (BP) is 122/72 mm Hg. Thirty minutes after admission, the BP is 114/62, with a pulse of 74 and warm, dry skin. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

When developing the plan of care for the surgical client having sedation, which intervention has highest priority for the nurse?

When working on the surgical floor, which task can the nurse delegate to the unlicensed nursing assistant?

Beau Michinsky, a 75-year-old male, has severe pain and limited mobility in his left hip due to osteoarthritis. He has been scheduled for a hip replacement in 2 weeks. Mr. Michinsky is independent and lives at home with his wife. He is unable to work or pursue his hobbies due to the limited mobility and pain. Mr. Michinsky is looking forward to having relief of the pain after surgery, yet is anxious about the procedure. He is at the surgeon’s office and the nurse is providing preoperative teaching for Mr. Michinsky and his wife.What information should the nurse include when teaching Mr. Michinsky and his wife? (Select all that apply)

A clinic nurse is teaching a patient prior to surgery. The patient does not seem to comprehend the teaching, forgets a lot of what is said, and asks the same questions again and again. What action by the nurse is best?