A nurse is preparing an insulin infusion for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The client weighs 125 lbs. and has a prescription to administer continuous insulin intravenously at 0.3 units/kg/hr. How many units of insulin per hour should the nurse program on the IV pump? (Round to the nearest whole number.)

A nurse is assessing clients in a health clinic for risk factors for contracting hepatitis. Which of the following clients is at risk for developing hepatitis C?

A nurse is reviewing the PT, aPTT, and INR laboratory values for a client who is experiencing an acute episode of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse expect?

A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who has a 30% burn injury to her lower extremities. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform first?

client who suffered burn injuries to their face and entire left arm is to receive lactated ringers. The client weighs 73 kg. How much fluid will be infused for the first 8 hours? (Round to the nearest whole number).

A nurse is caring for a client who has a pneumothorax.

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A nurse is reviewing the client's medical record. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate for a client who has a pneumothorax?

For each potential provider's prescription, click to specify if the potential prescription is anticipated, nonessential, or contraindicated for the client.
                                    

A nurse is assessing a client who had a craniotomy and has developed syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which of the following manifestations should the nurse anticipate?

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who has acute pancreatitis. The nurse should expect to find an elevation of which of following values?

nurse is caring for a client who has a T-4 spinal cord injury. Which of the following client findings should the nurse identify as a trigger that the client is going to experience autonomic dysreflexia symptoms?

A nurse is caring for a 73-year-old client in the emergency department (ED).

It has been identified that the client is in sepsis and at risk for septic shock. Select the 4 actions that the nurse should prioritize to complete in the first hour to manage sepsis and prevent further complications?

A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a client who reports pain in the jaw, back, and shoulder, and shortness of breath and nausea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?