A client returns to the acute care unit following surgery with 0.9% normal saline infusing at 45 drops/minute through tubing with a drop factor of 60 drops per ml. The postoperative prescriptions include 0.9% normal saline at 75 ml/hour to alternate with Lactated Ringer's solution at 75 ml/hour. An intravenous infusion pump is not available. What action should the nurse implement?

A 37-year-old client diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is being treated for renal osteodystrophy. Which nursing diagnosis is most likely to be included in this client's plan of care?

The practical nurse (PN) is charting vital signs on a hand-written flow sheet and realizes that an error has been made. What should the PN do to rectify this error?

A client with glomerulonephritis is preparing for discharge and asks the nurse which kind of diet to follow upon returning home. Which dietary teaching should the nurse include in the discharge instructions?

The nurse is planning a fall prevention program for the residents at a long-term care facility. Which intervention is most important in providing a safe environment?

The nurse is caring for a client admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in the client's plan of care?

The nurse is performing a nutritional assessment on a client who is professional dancer. Which issue reported by the client should alert the nurse to perform further assessment?

After a successful cardioversion, a male client with a new onset of atrial fibrillation receives a prescription for an anticoagulant. What instruction should the practical nurse (PN) reinforce with the client?

The healthcare provider hands a newborn to the circulating nurse during a cesarean delivery. What action should the nurse implement first?

Which client is at greatest risk for aspiration?

A 30-year-old male client tells the nurse that about half of his diet comes from eating meat and eggs. What instruction should the nurse provide?