A nurse is caring for a 40-year-old male client in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) following abdominal surgery.

Exhibits

Complete the following sentence by using the list of options provided.

The nurse should first address the client’s:

_________

followed by

__________

A nurse is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should monitor which of the following clients for manifestations of hypokalemia? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is preparing to administer ketorolac 30 mg IM to a client who is postoperative.

Available is ketorolac 15 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.

Use a leading zero if it applies.

Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings for a female client who is taking zidovudine to treat HIV. Which of the following should the nurse identify as an adverse finding associated with this medication?

A nurse is caring for a 45-year-old male client in the emergency department who presented with complaints of dizziness, palpitations, and weakness. The following exhibits provide the necessary information to answer the question.

The client is at risk for developing which condition? Complete the following sentence by selecting the correct options from the list below:

The client is at risk for developing

A nurse is talking with a client who has a new prescription for an ipratropium inhaler to treat exercise-induced bronchospasm. Which of the following client statements should the nurse report to the provider?

A nurse is caring for a 65-year-old male client in a cardiac clinic. The client was recently discharged from an acute hospital stay for worsening heart failure. Below are the exhibits related to the client’s condition:

Exhibit 1: Nurses’ Notes 2 Weeks Ago

The client was admitted to the hospital two weeks ago with worsening heart failure. He was experiencing significant shortness of breath, fatigue, and 2+ edema on bilateral lower extremities. Upon auscultation, an S3 heart sound was noted, and occasional expiratory wheezing was present. The client was managed with furosemide, captopril, and metoprolol at home, but these medications were not sufficient to control his symptoms.

Exhibit 2: Nurses’ Notes Today

The client reports some improvement in shortness of breath with exertion but continues to feel fatigued. Upon auscultation, an S3 heart sound is still noted, and lung sounds are clear. The client has 1+ edema on the ankles and reports nausea, constipation, and blurred vision.

Exhibit 3: History and Physical

The client was discharged from the hospital two days ago after being treated for worsening heart failure. During the hospitalization, he was prescribed digoxin and a potassium supplement in addition to his existing medications. The client will return to the office in two weeks to review lab work and medication management.

Exhibit 4: Laboratory Results Today

• Digoxin: 2.2 ng/mL (0.8 to 2 ng/mL)
• Potassium: 4.8 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L)

Exhibit 5: Vital Signs Today

• Temperature: 36.8°C (98.2°F)
• Heart rate: 55/min
• Respiratory rate: 16/min
• Blood pressure: 110/80 mm Hg
• Oxygen saturation: 96% on room air

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A nurse is caring for a client who has osteoporosis and a new prescription for alendronate. Which of the following should the nurse assess prior to initiating therapy?

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking a glucocorticoid. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the client is experiencing hypokalemia? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is preparing to administer mannitol IV to a client. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations as an expected outcome of this medication?

A nurse is reviewing laboratory data for a client who is taking simvastatin to correct plasma lipid levels. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this therapy?