Dopamine 5 mcg/kg/minute IV is prescribed for a client who weighs 132 pounds. The pharmacy dispenses a 500 mL IV solution of 0.9% normal saline with dopamine 1600 mg. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth)

The nurse is preparing a 50 mL dose of 50% Dextrose IV for a client with insulin shock. How should the nurse administer the medication?

The nurse is performing a routine assessment of an IV site for a client receiving both IV fluids and medications through the line. The client reports tenderness when the nurse touches the arm above the site. Which finding should the nurse expect which will require immediate intervention?

A client with cirrhosis of the liver is admitted with complications related to end stage liver disease. Which intervention(s) should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.)

A client who weighs 176 pounds receives a prescription for enoxaparin sodium 1.5mg/kg/day subcutaneously. The medication is available in 120 mg/0.8 ml. prefiled syringe. How many ml. should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only)

The nurse is providing teaching to a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus about important points for disease and symptom management. Which statement by the client indicates understanding?

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. He has a history of one-half pack a day cigarette smoking for 20 years. He has no significant medical or surgical history.

The clients oxygen saturation remains 85-90% after 15 minutes of oxygen therapy.

The nurse should place the client in

An adult client who is admitted to the mental health unit for treatment of bipolar disorder has a slightly slurred speech pattern and an unsteady gait. Which assessment finding is most important for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider?

Reference Range

Blood alcohol level [Reference Range: 0 to 10.9 mmol/L (0% to 0.05%)]

Lithium [Reference Range: 0.8 to 1.2 mEq/L or 0.8 to 1.2 mmol/L]

Which laboratory results should the nurse closely monitor in a client who has end-stage renal disease (ESRD)?

Which assessment should the home health nurse include during a routine home visit for a client who was discharged home with a suprapubic catheter?

A client with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA ambulates in the hallway with the nurse prior to bedtime and then returns to bed. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement before leaving the client?