Assessment findings for a client following a colectomy for familial polyposis include an ileostomy bag that contains a large amount of fecal liquid and an IV infusion of dextrose 5% in lactated Ringer's infusing at a rate of 100 mL/hour. Which assessment is most

The school nurse is screening students for scoliosis and notes that one student has lordosis. Which finding should the nurse document in the student's screening record?

Which information is most important for the nurse to obtain when determining a client's risk for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)?

The nurse implements a secondary prevention program for sexually transmitted infections in a local health center. Which outcome indicates that the program was effective?

Patient's data

Which assessment findings require follow up by the nurse? Select all that apply.

Patient Data

A client who weighs 65 kg receives a prescription for lorazepam 44 mcg/kg IV to be administered 20 minutes before a scheduled procedure. The medication is available as "Lorazepam 2 mg/ml vial". How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

Highlight findings that indicate the client is stable and ready to be discharged.

The client returned from appendectomy surgery last night at approximately 2100. The client was admitted for observation due to a delay in waking from anesthesia. The client is currently resting in bed. The incision dressing is dry and intact, and no bleeding is noted. The client tolerated clear liquids post recovery and has advanced to a soft diet. The client ambulated around the unit this morning and tolerated activity well. Bowel sounds are present in all 4 quadrants, and per client report, she has passed flatus. Pain is tolerated with analgesia PO.

A client's telemetry monitor indicates ventricular fibrillation (VF). Which action should the nurse implement immediately?

The nurse is caring for an immobile client after spinal surgery. Which action is most important for the nurse to take to prevent postoperative complications?

The client is a 49-year old who reports flu-like symptoms including fever and chest congestion for 4 days. He came to the emergency department (ED last night when he was having more difficulty breathing hat a history of one-half pack a day cigarette smoking for years. He has no significant medical or surgical history

What 2 orders should the nurse complete first?