A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client about dietary sources of potassium. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

The nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a group of patients. Which value should be of most concern to the nurse?

A nurse is caring for a client whose serum potassium level is 5.3 mEq/L (3.5-5 mEq/L). The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications?

Which of the following complications can occur if a clotted cannula is flushed too aggressively?

A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from a client who takes furosemide daily for heart failure. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of hypokalemia?

A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in water (DSW) 100 mL to infuse over 1 hr. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 15 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)

 A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a sodium level of 128 mEq/L (136-145 mEq/L) Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?

A nurse is collecting data from a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the charge nurse as an indicator of dehydration?

An 87-year-old patient recovering from abdominal surgery has a continuous intravenous infusion to supply nutrients and antibiotics. What complication should you suspect when signs and symptoms of redness, warmth, and pain at the infusion site are reported?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has dehydration. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

The nurse is preparing to start an IV on a newly admitted patient. Which action by the nurse places the patient at risk for infection?