A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for lactated Ringer's IV 4,080 mL/24 hr. The nurse should set the IV infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr to administer half the total volume in the first 8 hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the antepartum unit.
Nurses' Notes Day 1, 0900:
Client reports lower back pain and pinkish vaginal discharge. Uterine contractions every 8 minutes, palpate strong, duration 30 seconds.
FHR baseline 145, minimal variability.

Cervical exam indicates 2 cm, 50% effaced, 0 station. Membranes intact. CBC and urinalysis collected and sent to lab.

For each potential provider's prescription, specify if the potential prescription is anticipated or unanticipated for the client.

A nurse is caring for a newborn whose mother was taking methadone during her pregnancy. Which of the following findings indicates the newborn is experiencing withdrawal?

A staff nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse suction a client's tracheostomy. Which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse requires intervention by the staff nurse?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the antepartum unit.

For each potential provider's prescription, specify if the potential prescription is anticipated or unanticipated for the client.

A nurse in an emergency department is reviewing the medical record of a client who is having an acute myocardial infarction. Which of the following findings places the client at risk if he receives alteplase?

A nurse inadvertently administered 160 mg of valsartan PO to a client who was scheduled to receive 80 mg. Which of the following actions is the priority for the nurse to take?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a peripheral IV catheter. After puncturing the skin with the vascular access device and noting a blood return in the flashback chamber, which of the following actions should the nurse perform next?

The nurse continues to care for the client.

Highlight the findings that indicate improvement in the client's condition. To deselect a finding

A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with pneumonia. Vital signs include: heart rate 122 beats/minute, respiratory rate 28 breaths/minute, and blood pressure 170/90 mmHg.

Which assessment finding warrants the most immediate intervention by the nurse?