A client is prescribed Bentyl 20 mg PO TID.

The drug is available in 10 mg capsules.

How many capsules will he receive in 24 hours?

The nurse is educating a client following a wound debridement to increase which protein in their diet to aid in wound healing. The nurse should educate the client to consume which of the following foods: Select all that apply:

A client experienced a left above-the-knee amputation (AKA) due to a motorcycle accident one week prior. The client called the nurse, stating feeling burning pain on the surface of his left lower leg. The nurse understands the client is experiencing which of the following:

The physician prescribes Carafate 1 gram po now.
The nurse understands this is how many mg?

A nurse notes a client's intercostal muscles are pulling inwards and reports difficulty breathing. The nurse would document which of the following to describe this type of abnormal breathing pattern:

A client is prescribed Bentyl 20 mg PO TID.

The drug is available in 10 mg capsules.

How many capsules will he receive in 24 hours?

The nurse notes an S3 heart sound in a 4-year-old client. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A client who came through the emergency department with a fractured leg will be transported to surgery within the hour and admitted as an inpatient. When the client asks how long hospitalization will occur after surgery, what is the appropriate nursing response?

The nurse prepares to obtain a client's temperature with an oral thermometer. Which of the following would be a reason to reconsider using an oral thermometer?

The physician has prescribed the following:

Indocin 50 mg PO BID.

Indocin is available in 25 mg tablets.

How many tablets will the nurse administer per dose?

A nurse is feeding a visually impaired client who is unable to feed themselves. How should the nurse manage the feeding for this client?