A 68-year-old patient is admitted with the following findings: blood pressure 88/54 mmHg, heart rate 128 beats/min, respiratory rate 28 breaths/min, temperature 100.8°F (38.2°C), and oxygen saturation 89% on room air. Based on priority assessment principles, which action should the nurse perform first?

A patient requires insulin. Which site and technique is correct for a subcutaneous injection?

Which assessment technique is correctly matched to the finding?

A nurse is performing a head-to-toe assessment on a newly admitted adult patient. What is the primary reason for performing this comprehensive assessment?

Teaching about insulin therapy should emphasize that blood glucose levels are most likely to decrease during which phase of insulin action?

A patient is prescribed Haldol 15 mg IM. The available vial contains 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse draw up, and how many vials are required?

During the general survey portion of a physical assessment, the nurse notes that the patient is sitting with a slouched posture, has unkempt hair and clothing, and is frequently wringing their hands while avoiding eye contact. How should these findings be classified?

When preparing to draw up medication from a vial, which action is necessary to prevent the formation of a vacuum inside the vial?

A 68-year-old patient with a history of heart failure is taking furosemide 40 mg PO daily. The nurse reviews the patient’s latest lab results: potassium 2.9 mEq/L (normal 3.5–5.0 mEq/L). Which assessment finding is most likely associated with this lab value?

A patient is prescribed digoxin 0.625 mg PO. The pharmacy stocks 0.25 mg tablets. How many tablets should be given for this dose?