A 51-year-old woman had an incisional cholecystectomy 2 hours ago. What will the nurse determine as the highest priority in educating the post-operative patient at this time?

Which finding requires immediate attention in a child with glomerulonephritis?

A patient post-PCI is on the telemetry floor when suddenly he cries out to the nurse in pain. The RN analyzes his EKG and see’s the following. The nurse suspects? 

The client has been newly diagnosed with epilepsy. Which discharge instructions should be taught to the client/family?  Select all that apply.

Amiodarone, a common antidysrhythmic medication, is often indicated for patient’s with ventricular dysrhythmias. If amiodarone is unsuccessful at controlling the problem, which class 1B sodium channel blocker may be utilized?

The parent of a child with glomerulonephritis asks the nurse why the urine is such a funny color. Which is the nurse’s best response?

A nurse is triaging a patient in the emergency department. The patient is extremely diaphoretic, reporting palpitations, and wearing sunglasses despite being inside. The RN suspects which of the following conditions? 

Trauma and shock result in:

Considering the developmental aspects of adolescence, which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for a teenager hospitalized for chemotherapy requirements?

Medication therapy in hypothyroidism is an incredibly important aspect in the treatment of this disease process. All of the following are potential pharmacologic options for patient’s except?