The client has taken an overdose of an opioid. The nurse knows the client must be carefully observed for which effect on respirations?

The physician orders acyclovir 400 mg po three times a day for herpes. The medication is supplied in 800-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer?

The physician orders ibuprofen 600 mg po prn for cramping. The medication is supplied in 200-mg capsules. How many capsules will the nurse administer?

Lamont the procedure, but she also wants to explain some important concepts. What should she include? Select the 4 correct answers, (Case Study #1)

When evaluating the client's temperature levels, the nurse expects the client's temperature to be lower:

The nurse is having difficulty hearing his patient's apical pulse with his stethoscope. Which action will help the nurse hear the heartbeat more clearly?

A nurse is assessing a patient's bilateral pulses for symmetry. Which pulse site should not be assessed on both sides of the body at the same time?

The nurse must take a patient's rectal temperature. Which should the nurse do?

While inserting a rectal thermometer, the nurse encounters resistance. The nurse should:

A postoperative patient is using patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. You will evaluate the effectiveness of the medication when

Which technique will provide the most accurate measurement of the patient's core temperature?