A nurse is instructing a patient who has been newly prescribed sumatriptan tablets for the treatment of migraine headaches.
Which instructions should the nurse include?

A nurse is preparing to replace a nearly empty container of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for a patient. There has been a delay in receiving the new TPN solution from the pharmacy.
Which of the following solutions should the nurse infuse until the next TPN solution is available?

A nurse is calculating the total fluid intake for a patient over a 4-hour period.

The patient consumed 1 cup of coffee, 4 oz of orange juice, 3 oz of water, 1 cup of flavored gelatin, 1 cup of tea, 5 oz of broth, and 3 oz of water.

How many mL of intake should the nurse record on the patient’s chart?

Scenario

A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the medical-surgical unit. The exhibits below detail the client's condition at different time points throughout the day. Review the exhibits and determine how the client's condition evolves and whether it worsens or improves.

1500 hrs - Follow-Up Assessment

Based on the 1500 hrs assessment, categorize the following actions for the client.

A nurse is assisting a healthcare provider with a sterile procedure and is preparing to pour solution onto a sterile piece of gauze.
In what sequence should the nurse perform the following steps when pouring the sterile solution?