A client receives a prescription for loratadine suspension 10 mg PO once a day. The bottle is labeled, "Loratadine for Oral Suspension, 5 mg per 5 mL." How many teaspoons should the nurse instruct the client to take? (Enter numerical value only.)

A client with a history of unstable angina presents to the emergency department with constant chest pressure that is unrelieved with rest. The client appears anxious, pale, and diaphoretic. After obtaining the client's vital signs, which action should the nurse take next?

A client has a prescription for the insertion of a nasogastric tube to low intermittent suction.

When inserting the nasogastric tube, the nurse observes an immediate return of "coffee ground" drainage. Which action should the nurse implement?

While removing staples from a client's postoperative wound site, the nurse observes that the client's eyes are closed and the client's face and hands are clenched. The client states, "I just hate having staples removed." After acknowledging the client's anxiety, which action should the nurse implement?

A client receives a prescription for itraconazole. Which statement made by the client requires additional instruction by the nurse?

46. Nurses working on a surgical unit are concerned about a physician's treatment of clients during invasive procedures, such as dressing changes and insertion of IV lines. Clients are often crying during the procedures, and the physician is usually unconcerned or annoyed by the client's response. To resolve this problem, the nurses should perform these actions in which order? (Arrange from the first action on top to last on the bottom.)

What can the nurse do to help the parents to decrease their anxiety? Select all that apply.

A client arrives for an annual physical exam and reports having calf pain. The client's health history reveals peripheral arterial disease. Which question should the nurse ask the client about expected findings related to chronic arterial symptoms?

A client with leukemia undergoes a bone marrow biopsy. The client's laboratory values indicate the client has thrombocytopenia. Based on this data, which nursing assessment is most important following the procedure?

A client is admitted with the diagnosis of Wernicke's syndrome. Which assessment finding should the nurse use in planning the client's care?

A client is being discharged home after being treated for heart failure (HF. Which instruction should the nurse include in this client's discharge teaching plan?