The client is hyponatremic because of fluid volume overload. A fluid restriction of 800 mL/24 hours is prescribed. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
The nurse is assessing the client who presented to the ED wi…
The nurse is assessing the client who presented to the ED with a serum sodium level of 158 mEq/L (hypernatremia). Which findings should the nurse relate to this serum sodium level? Select all that apply
The nurse assesses redness, swelling, and warmth at the clie…
The nurse assesses redness, swelling, and warmth at the client’s leg incision 48 hrs after femoral popliteal bypass surgery. Which is the nurse’s best interpretation of the findings?
An experienced LPN/LVN reports to the RN that a patient’s bl…
An experienced LPN/LVN reports to the RN that a patient’s blood pressure and heart rate have decreased and that when his face was assessed, one side twitched. What action should the RN take at this time?
The RN is providing care for a patient diagnosed with dehydr…
The RN is providing care for a patient diagnosed with dehydration and hypovolemic shock. Which prescribed intervention from the health care provider should the RN question?
The nurse is collaborating with the client to develop a plan…
The nurse is collaborating with the client to develop a plan of care to manage the client’s ongoing cancer pain. What approach should the nurse use to develop the pain management plan with the client?
How much anesthesia should you use for an inferior alveolar…
How much anesthesia should you use for an inferior alveolar nerve block
If tissue “balloons” during an infiltration on the lower ant…
If tissue “balloons” during an infiltration on the lower anteriors, what are the two things you can do to address the “ballooning”?
Which of the following is not included in either M1 or M2?
Which of the following is not included in either M1 or M2?
When pressure anesthesia is used for the nasopalatine nerve…
When pressure anesthesia is used for the nasopalatine nerve block, the pressure should be applied for a minimum of