A client is suffering from tendonitis of the knee. The nurse is reviewing the client's medication administration record and recognizes that which adjuvant medication is most appropriate for this type of pain?

A client wants to take the herb gingko to help his memory. The nurse reviews his current medication list and would be concerned about potential interactions if he is taking a medication from which class of drugs?

When evaluating a client's use of a metered-dose inhaler (MDI), the nurse notes that the client is unable to coordinate the activation of the inhaler with her breathing. What intervention is most appropriate at this time?

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for lithium to treat bipolar disorder. The nurse should instruct the client to ensure an adequate intake of which of the following dietary elements?

The nurse is administering intravenous vancomycin to a client who has had gastrointestinal surgery. Which nursing measures are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

A client has been taking iron supplements for anemia for 2 months. During a follow-up assessment, the nurse will observe for which therapeutic response?

A client with oliguria has an order for 1000 mL of 0.9% NS over 3 hours. The tubing drop factor is 10 gtt/mL. How many gtt/min should be given? (Round to the nearest whole number. use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A client who has received some traumatic news is panicking and asks for some medication to help settle down. The nurse anticipates giving which drug that is most appropriate for this situation?

A sanitation worker has experienced a needle stick by a contaminated needle that was placed in a trash can. The employee health nurse expects that which drug will be used to provide passive immunity to hepatitis B infection?

The nurse is screening a client who will be taking a nonspecific/nonselective beta blocker. Which condition, if present, may cause serious problems if the client takes this medication?

A client had abdominal surgery this morning. The client is groggy but complaining of severe pain around the incision. What is the most important assessment data to consider before the nurse administers a dose of morphine sulfate to the client?