A physician orders regular insulin 10 units I.V. along with 50 ml of dextrose 50% for a client with acute renal failure newly admitted to the critical care unit. What electrolyte imbalance is this client most likely experiencing?

A physician orders regular insulin 10 units I.V. along with 50 ml of dextrose 50% for a client with acute renal failure newly admitted to the critical care unit. What electrolyte imbalance is this client most likely experiencing?

A nurse is caring for a client who had an abdominal hysterectomy. Which intervention best prevents postoperative thrombosis?

A client with leukemia is expected to require chemotherapy for several months. Which type of IV line will best meet the client's needs?

To promote effective coughing, deep breathing, and ambulation in the postoperative client, what nursing action is most important?

The nurse is reviewing recent serum lab results for a postoperative male client who underwent a thyroidectomy two days ago. The client is complaining of new onset abdominal cramping and diarrhea and has developed an irregular heart rate. Which emergency medication should the nurse expect to administer to this client?

A client has a serum calcium level of 12.8 mg/dL. Which medication will likely be prescribed for this client?

During a preoperative review of systems, the client reveals a history of renal disease. This finding suggests the need for which relevant preoperative diagnostic tests?

Which menu choice indicates that a client understands their nurse's teaching about the best dietary sources of iron?

The pharmacy just delivered the sustained-release opioid tablets newly prescribed for a client with a gastrostomy tube. What should the nurse do when preparing to provide this medication to the client?

The illustration reflects a client's upper extremity while the nurse obtains a manual blood pressure. Which electrolyte abnormality is the nurse most likely to see in the client's blood chemistry results?