A client is brought to the emergency department after falling from of a ladder and is showing signs of confusion and disorientation. The spouse states the client appeared to have lost consciousness. The nurse is provided with a list of current medications and healthcare power of attorney. When reporting to the healthcare provider using SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) communication, which information should the nurse provide first?

The nurse is preparing a dose of 60 mcg of teriparatide. The medication is labeled "750 mcg/2.4 mL". How many ml. should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in the plan of care for a client who is 12 hours post-thyroidectomy?

A client is admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and is receiving an IV infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride and insulin. Two hours later, the client's serum laboratory results show a decrease in the serum blood glucose from 580 to 430 mg/dL (32.2 to 23.86 mmol/L). It is most
important for the nurse to monitor which additional laboratory result?
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Prior to insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter, which client information is most important for the nurse to obtain?

When entering a client's room to administer an 0900 IV antibiotic, the nurse finds that the client is engaged in sexual activity with a visitor. Which action should the nurse implement?

Click to indicate if the listed manifestation of abuse is consistent with physical abuse, abandonment, or neglect. Each row must have only one response option selected.

A client with neuroleptic malignant syndrome receives a prescription for dantrolene 1.5 mg/kg IV. The client weighs 132 pounds. The label on 250 mg vial reads, "Reconstitute with 5 mL sterile water for injection, USP. Reconstitution yields 50 mg/mL." How many ml. should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

An older client recently transferred to a rehabilitation facility after aortic valve replacement surgery is experiencing anxiety and difficulty adjusting to the transition. The healthcare provider prescribes an antidepressant and a mild sedative for sleep. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in the client's plan of care?

In formulating the nursing care plan for a client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, which nursing problem has the highest priority?

The nurse is caring for a client who reports sudden right-sided numbness and weakness of the arm and leg. The nurse also observes a distinct right-sided facial droop. After reporting the findings to the healthcare provider, the nurse receives several prescriptions for the client, including a STAT computerized tomography scan of the head. Which action should the nurse take first?