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 reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is receiving filgrastim. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment?

A nurse is developing a teaching plan for an older adult client who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following expected outcomes should the nurse include in the plan?

A nurse is assessing a client who is taking phenelzine and reports eating aged cheese. Which of the following is a manifestation of an interaction between the medication and the food?

A charge nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse about pain management principles related to clients' age. Which of the following information should the newly licensed nurse consider when administering opioids?

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 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 in a provider's office.

Which of the following statements should the nurse include when teaching the client about the prescribed medication? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following situations requires an incident report?

A nurse is caring for a client in a clinic.

Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options.

Upon analyzing the assessment findings, the nurse identifies that the client is at risk for

A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and a prescription for venlafaxine. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?