During the administration of finasteride (Proscar), the nurse must remember which important precaution?

A client who has tested positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibodies is admitted to the hospital with Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia (PCP) and a CD4+ T - Cell count of less than 200 cells/ ul. Based on the diagnostic criteria established by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which statement by the nurse is correct?

Physician orders Cardizem to infuse at 10 mg/hr. Available is Cardizem 125 mg in 100 ml D5W. What is the rate in ml/hr?

The nurse is caring for a client who has frequent gastric pain and dyspepsia. Which procedure would the nurse expect the health care provider to order to make an accurate diagnosis?

A client with extensive electrical burn injuries is admitted to the emergency department. Which prescribed intervention should the nurse implement first?

The proton pump inhibitor Esomeprazole (Nexium) is prescribed for a client who incurred extensive burn injuries 5 days ago. Which nursing assessment would best evaluate the effectiveness of the drug?

After the nurse has taught the client with a newly diagnosed sexually transmitted infection about expedited partner therapy, which client statement indicates that teaching has been effective?

The nurse taking a focused health history for a client with possible testicular cancer will ask the client about a history of

A nurse is assessing clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which client would the nurse identify as being at greatest risk for atrial fibrillation?

A nurse assesses a client after administering the first dose of a nitrate. The client reports a headache. What action would the nurse take?

The nurse is preparing to administer adenosine (Adenocard) to a client experiencing supraventricular tachycardia. When giving this medication, what is important to remember?