A patient with type 1 diabetes is receiving IV insulin for hyperglycemia. The order states to infuse insulin at 5 units per hour. The IV bag from pharmacy contains 100 units of regular insulin in 100 ml. What rate (in ml/hr) should the nurse program into the IV pump?

The nurse is preparing a Vitamin K administration for a patient with an INR of 9.2 (reference range 0.8-1.2). The provider ordered Vitamin K 10 mg in 50 ml of 0.9% sodium chloride, to infuse over 90 minutes. Calculate the rate in ml/hr that the nurse will set the IV infusion pump. Round the final answer to the nearest whole number.

A client using rapid acting insulin (lispro) asks when to inject it. What should the nurse say?

A client with lupus asks about the differences between discoid and systemic lupus. Which statement by the nurse is correct?

The nurse is assessing a 68-year-old patient with a history of gout. On examination of the ears and fingers, the nurse observes firm, irregular nodules protruding from the skin. How should the nurse document these findings?

A client with SLE asks why they are taking hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil). The best response by the nurse is:

A nurse is teaching a client with primary osteoarthritis about strategies to reduce joint pain. Which intervention should the nurse emphasize as most effective?

A client with suspected tuberculosis (TB) is scheduled to undergo a sputum culture to confirm the diagnosis. Which statement accurately describes the purpose of a sputum culture in TB diagnosis?

A nurse assesses a client with Parkinson's disease and notes shuffling gait, bradykinesia, and a masklike facial expression. Which intervention is the priority?

A nurse is teaching a client who has urolithiasis (renal calculi). The nurse should explain that which of the following conditions can increase the risk for renal calculi?

A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The nurse should identify which of the following as a cutaneous manifestation of SLE?