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The healthcare provider prescribes the antibiotic cefdinir 300 mg PO every 12 hours for a client with a postoperative wound infection. Which foods should the nurse encourage this client to eat?

The nurse on the medical-surgical unit is receiving a transfer report from the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse for a client who had an exploratory laparotomy. The PACU nurse provides the following information: "1,000 mL 0.9% sodium chloride is infusing at 125 mL/hr into the left wrist with 600 mL remaining. Ondansetron 4 mg IVP every 8 hours is prescribed for nausea. The last dose was administered at 0700. The client is currently describing pain rated 2 on a 0 to 10 scale. The client has a prescription for hydromorphone 1 mg IVP every 2 hours PRN for pain. The last dose was administered at 1000." Which additional information should the PACU nurse report?

Patient Data

Which laboratory test(s) would be helpful in determining the plan of care (POC) for this client? Select all that apply.

Which is the priority nursing action when initiating morphine therapy via an intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (PСА) pump?

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For each assessment finding, click to indicate whether the findings from the client's assessment are generally associated with rotator cuff injury and/or humeral fracture. Each column must have at least one response selected.

                                    

Patient Data

Click to highlight the findings that would indicate the client is progressing as expected.

The nurse assesses the client. The client reports he was able to sleep through the night. The client notes continued numbness in his left arm, along with a tingling sensation, and is not able to move his fingers. The client reports mild nausea and has no desire to eat breakfast. There is a 1.18 in (3 cm) by 1.97 in (5 cm) area of blood noted on the bandage. The left arm is warm to touch. The client's left shoulder and collarbone are symmetric.

A client with a history of alcohol addiction says, "My body feels fine when I abstain from alcohol consumption, but I miss my late night glasses of wine." Which concept should the nurse discuss with the client?

A 4-month-old with hydrocephalus is admitted to the hospital for shunt revision. When assessing for increased intracranial pressure, the nurse should observe the child for which finding(s)? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing to obtain a rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) test for a client who was exposed to the virus eight days ago. The client is experiencing fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Which action is most important for the nurse to take?

The caregiver of a toddler is concerned about the frequency of ear infections and states, "The pediatrician said my child's ear tubes are small and short. What can I do about this?" Which action should the nurse take?