The client is to receive an antibiotic 1 gram in 500 ml of fluid intravenously over 2 hours. At what rate will the nurse set the IV pump in mL/hr.?

(Answer as whole number)

Antacids will help reduce the heart burn symptoms associated with gastro-esophageal reflux by ...

A client had surgery yesterday and is reporting abdominal discomfort and lack of appetite. The nurse auscultates the abdomen and does not detect bowel sounds. The nurse suspected which type of bowel obstruction?

Which information obtained by the nurse about a patient who has been taking prednisone 40 mg daily for 3 weeks is most important to report to the health care provider?

Which assessment finding is the best Indicator to the nurse that a client's peristaltic activity (Gl motility) has resumed after surgery?

A 5-year-old with an arm cast from a fractured wrist complains of itching under his cast. The nurse knows cast care teaching for the parent has been successful when the parent states:

The nurse is caring for a preschool child with a cast applied recently for a fractured tibia. Which assessment finding indicates possible compartment syndrome?

An older patient who had knee replacement surgery 2 days ago can only tolerate being out of bed with physical therapy once a day. Which problem should the nurse identify as a priority for this patient?

A client is starting a new prescription for Glipizide, a Sulfonylurea. The educator will be sure to teach the client...

A nurse is caring for a child who has acute appendicitis. Which of the following results should the nurse anticipate when reviewing the patient's laboratory values?

The health care provider has written the following orders for a client with bounding peripheral pulses, weight gain of 2 lb., pitting edema, and moist crackles bilaterally. Which order will the nurse complete first?