A new patient is admitted to a medical unit with Clostridium difficile (C-diff). Which type of precautions or isolation should the nurse apply for this patient?

The physician orders penicillin G 1,000,000 units IM. The label on the vial of powdered penicillin G reads to reconstitute with 1.6 mL of sterile water to achieve a concentration of 5,000,000 units/mL.

How many mL will the nurse give to the client for the ordered dose?

A patient is on a PCA pump following an abdominal surgery. The order states the client can have 0.5mg morphine every 15 minutes as needed. The client pushed the button 10 times in the past 60 minutes. How many doses did the client receive?

A client is scheduled for a routine physical assessment at the neighborhood clinic. What should the nurse do when physically assessing the client's oxygenation status? Select all that apply.

A dietitian is providing an in-service for the nurses on a medical-surgical unit. During the in-service, the dietitian informs the group that there are six classes of nutrients, and three supply the body with energy. Which of the following are the three energy supplying nutrients?

A nurse is beginning a complete bed bath for a client. After preparing the client by removing the client's gown and placing a bath blanket over him, which of the following areas should the nurse wash first?

A dietitian is providing an in-service for the nurses on a medical-surgical unit. During the in-service, the dietitian informs the group that there are six classes of nutrients, and three supply the body with energy. Which of the following are the three energy-supplying nutrients?

A nurse is interviewing a newly admitted patient. What question would best exhibit cultural competence?

A nurse caring for a post-operative client observes the drainage in the client's closed wound drainage system. The drainage is dark red in color. The nurse documents the drainage as which of the following?

What is the rationale for using continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) to treat sleep apnea?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is confused and agitated. The patient continues to get out of bed without assistance and is at high risk for falls. The nurse is considering alternatives to implement prior to applying restraints.

Of the following, which would the nurse NOT consider in the plan of care as an alternative to restraints?