Morphine sulfate 10 mg IV is prescribed. Available 4 mg/mL How many mL be given?

The nurse is caring for a client with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who is anuric and receives hemodialysis three times a week. During a routine assessment, the patient expresses frustration about strict fluid restrictions and states, “I don’t even make urine anymore, so why does it matter how much I drink?” Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

The order is to infuse 50ml of piggyback antibiotic over 1 hour. The set calibration has a microdrip drop factor. What the flow rate in drops per minute?

A nurse is caring for a client who is in the diuresis phase of acute kidney injury. The nurse should closely monitor the client for what complication during this phase?

The nurse is performing an admission assessment for a client on the behavioral health unit with depression and anxiety. Which goal of therapeutic communication will the nurse prioritize?

The client states, “I understand that in order to leave, I must sign a request to withdraw from treatment.” What is the client’s legal status?

A client diagnosed with end-stage kidney injury receives continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). The nurse observes that the dialysate drainage fluid is cloudy. What is the priority intervention?

A client with depression assigned a 1:1 staff for close observation related to self-harm was found to have harmed themselves and sustained an injury. The nurse did not document that the client was assessed every hour as prescribed. Which issue will the nursing staff and hospital potentially have to defend against?

The nurse is caring for an acutely ill client. Which assessment finding should prompt the nurse to inform the healthcare provider that the client may be exhibiting signs of acute kidney injury (AKI)?

The nurse recognizes that the difference between a voluntary and an involuntary commitment is what?

A client with end-stage kidney disease is scheduled to begin hemodialysis. The nurse is working with the client to adapt the client’s diet to maximize the therapeutic effect and minimize the risks of complications. The client’s diet should include which of the following modifications?