A nurse is caring for a client who had an abdominal hysterectomy. Which intervention best prevents postoperative thrombosis?

A client has just undergone a bedside central venous catheter insertion using ultrasound guidance. The nurse knows to check which diagnostic result before initiating the client's prescribed intravenous solution flow rate at 100 mL/hr?

A client who takes furosemide (Lasix) and propranolol (Inderal) is scheduled for breast reconstruction surgery. Which additional client information requires prompt collaboration with the healthcare provider before surgery?

The nurse is caring for a client who is being treated on the oncology unit with a diagnosis of lung cancer with bone metastases. The client reports a new onset of weakness with abdominal pain and further assessment suggests that the client likely has a fluid volume deficit. The nurse should recognize that this client may be experiencing which electrolyte imbalance?

Which of the following assessment findings should alert the nurse that a client's IV has infiltrated? (Select All That Apply)

Which menu choice indicates that a client understands their nurse's teaching about the best dietary sources of iron?

A nurse is caring for an endurance athlete admitted for altered mental status. The client drank large amounts of water during a recent long-distance running event. The client is confused, complaining of a headache, and has a full bounding pulse. The nurse develops the plan of care based on the expectation that the client's lab work will demonstrate which of the following abnormalities?

A 28-year-old client is admitted to the hospital with severe bleeding from a fractured femur. Which intravenous fluid should the nurse anticipate will be ordered for volume replacement?

A nurse is admitting a client who reports persistent nausea, vomiting, and weakness for three days. The client has dry oral mucous membranes, weak peripheral pulses, and decreased skin turgor. What additional assessment findings should the nurse identify as manifestations related to the fluid imbalance? (Select All That Apply)

The nurse is assessing a 60-year-old client who is 6 hours postoperative from colon resection surgery. Immediate postoperative vital signs were BP 126/78 mmHg, HR 80 bpm, RR 13, and Temp 98.9°F. Current vital signs are BP 105/60 mm Hg, HR 120 bpm, RR 21, and Temp 99.1°F. His skin is pale and cool, and his total urine output is 125 mL over 6 hours. What nursing action is most appropriate?

A client has a serum calcium level of 12.8 mg/dL. Which medication will likely be prescribed for this client?