A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver and is receiving spironolactone. Which of the following findings indicates that the client responding to the treatment?

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin sublingual tablets for treating angina. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is preparing to administer heparin subcutaneously to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take to minimize bleeding following the injection?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a gonococcal infection and has been prescribed an IM injection of ceftriaxone. The client refuses the medication because they are afraid of needles. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is caring for a female client in an outpatient clinic.

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Nurses' Notes

Day 1:

Client is seen by provider for routine follow-up after being started on axcarbazepine 150mg PO twice a day, last week. Client reports no nausea, headache, dizziness, or ataxia. Provider increased oxcarbazepine to 300 mg PO twice a day. Client is to return for a follow-up in 2 weeks.

Day 14:

Client returns for follow-up after increasing oxcarbazepine dosage. Client reports starting to have mild headaches earlier this week. Also states, "Yesterday I was very nauseated and threw up before breakfast." When talking to client they have difficulty remembering the times they are taking their axcarbazepine. Client reports using oral contraceptives as the only means of birth control.

Laboratory Results

Day 14

Hct 40% (37% to 47%)

Hgb 13g/dL (12 to 16g/dL)

Sodium 124 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L)

Vitals Signs

Day 14:

• Temperature 36.3°C (97.4° F)
• Heart rate 86/min

A nurse is preparing to administer propranolol to a client. Which of the following should the nurse assess prior to administering this medication?

A nurse is caring for a client in the clinic.

Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse the teaching was effective?
Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who has received propofol during a colonoscopy. The nurse should monitor for which of the following as an adverse effect of the medication?

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving IV 0.9% sodium chloride for the treatment of hypovolemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication the treatment is effective?

A nurse is preparing to mix short-acting insulin with NPH insulin from two vials. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is planning care for a group of clients. Which of the following client's medications should be monitored by the nurse for hearing loss related to a medication interaction?