A nurse is caring for a client on a medical-surgical unit who has heart failure.

Exhibits

Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options.

The nurse should assess the client

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followed by the client

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A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about administering sodium polystyrene sulfonate to a client. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is preparing to administer an IM injection to an infant. Which of the following injection sites should the nurse select for administering the medication?

A nurse is preparing to administer methotrexate in oral tablet form to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving lactated Ringer's at a rate of 100 mL/hr. The nurse initiates a 1,000 mL bag of solution at 0700. The nurse should expect to hang another bag of IV solution at which of the following times?

A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and reports moderate pain. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for amoxicillin. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the client is experiencing an allergic reaction to the medication?

A nurse is assessing a client who has anxiety and is taking buspirone. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?

A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed warfarin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is providing teaching to a client about adverse effects of atorvastatin. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client.

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Nurses' Notes

Current visit:

Client here for follow-up visit. Was seen 1 week ago for worsening manifestations of heart failure. +1 nonpitting edema noted to feet and ankles. Client reports shortness of air improved and only occurs with significant exertion. Also states has more energy and is sleeping better. Client does report episodes of nausea and decreased appetite. Also states has had occasional dizziness. Today's weight is 78.9 kg (174 lb).