The healthcare provider orders dobutamine at 12 mcg/kg/min. The client weighs 75 kg. The pharmacy provides 250 mL of D5W with 1 g of dobutamine. How many mL/hr should the IV pump be programmed for? (Round to a whole number.)

A client who has been anticoagulated with warfarin (Coumadin) has been admitted for gastrointestinal bleeding. The history and physical examination indicates that the client may have been taken too much warfarin. The nurse anticipates that client will receive which antidote?

A nurse assesses a client in an outpatient clinic. Which statement alerts the nurse to the possibility of left-sided heart failure?

A client who has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with urinary retention is admitted to the hospital with elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels. Which prescribed therapy should the nurse implement first?

The nurse is taking a history of a 68-year-old woman. What assessment findings would indicate a high risk for the development of breast cancer? (Select all that apply.)

Which client should the nurse assign as a roommate for a client who has aplastic anemia?

A nurse admits a client who is experiencing an exacerbation of heart failure. What action would the nurse take first?

A 20-year-old has a mandatory electrocardiogram (ECG) before participating on a college soccer team and is found to have sinus bradycardia, rate 52. The students blood pressure is 119/76 and denies any health issues. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

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 receiving change-of-shift report about the following four clients, which client should the nurse assess first?

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?