A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 100 mcg orally to a patient with hypothyroidism. The available levothyroxine is in 50 mcg tablets.
How many tablets should the nurse administer?

A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia.
The client’s oxygen saturation is 85%. What is the first action the nurse should take?

A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 300 mg PO. The available medication is amoxicillin oral solution 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?

Upon inspecting a client’s skin, a nurse identifies a stage 3 pressure ulcer on the sacrum. Which statement best describes a stage 3 pressure ulcer?

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) via an infusion pump. What factors should the nurse monitor when collecting data about the client receiving this therapy?

A nurse has delegated the application of wrist restraints to an assistive personnel (AP) for a confused patient. The AP has padded the wrist restraints and secured the straps to the bed frame with a double knot.
What action should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who requires a clear liquid diet. Which food is acceptable for the client to consume?

A nurse is caring for a group of clients on an infectious disease unit. When should the nurse wear an N95 respirator mask?

A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg PO. The available medication is aspirin 325 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?

A nurse is caring for a postoperative patient following abdominal surgery. The surgeon has prescribed a clear liquid diet.Which of the following items should the nurse include on the patient’s lunch tray?

A nurse is reinforcing home safety instructions for a patient with a history of falls.
Which statement should the nurse identify as an indication that the patient understands the instructions?