A client who is obese reports severe pain and inability to bear weight in the right knee after making dietary changes 3 weeks ago for weight loss. The client's medical history includes hypertension, gouty arthritis, and cholecystitis. Which instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?

The nurse is assisting the healthcare provider with a thoracentesis for a client who has emphysema. Which equipment should the nurse have at the bedside in the event the procedure is ineffective?

The caregiver of a toddler is concerned about the frequency of ear infections and states, "The pediatrician said my child's ear tubes are small and short. What can I do about this?" Which action should the nurse take?

The nurse assesses a client being treated for Herpes zoster (shingles). Which assessment(s) should the nurse include when evaluating the effectiveness of treatment? Select all that apply.

The nurse is administering multiple prescribed vaccines to a toddler. Which strategy should the nurse prioritize to reduce the duration of pain?

The nurse is planning care for a child who is suffering from persistent itching due to scabies. Which measure should the nurse implement to minimize this child's risk for complications?

A client diagnosed with glaucoma receives a new prescription for dorzolamide. Prior to administering the medication, the nurse should review the electronic medical record for which allergy?

The nurse on the medical-surgical unit is receiving a transfer report from the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse for a client who had an exploratory laparotomy. The PACU nurse provides the following information: "1,000 mL 0.9% sodium chloride is infusing at 125 mL/hr into the left wrist with 600 mL remaining. Ondansetron 4 mg IVP every 8 hours is prescribed for nausea. The last dose was administered at 0700. The client is currently describing pain rated 2 on a 0 to 10 scale. The client has a prescription for hydromorphone 1 mg IVP every 2 hours PRN for pain. The last dose was administered at 1000." Which additional information should the PACU nurse report?

A client in labor begins bleeding profusely from the vagina. Which findings should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?

To evaluate the effectiveness of a male client's new prescription for ezetimibe, which action should the clinic nurse implement?

A heparin infusion is prescribed for a client who weighs 220 pounds. After administering a bolus dose of 80 units/kg, the nurse calculates the infusion rate for the heparin solution at 18 units/kg/hour. The available solution is "Heparin Sodium 25,000 Units in 5% Dextrose Injection 250 mL". The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)