The nurse is caring for a client who is to have an autologous transfusion of packed red blood cells. The nurse recognizes the client requires additional teaching when they state:

Which behavior observed by the nurse causes a suspicion that a depressed client may be suicidal?

A patient is to receive a continuous infusion of Diltiazem at 5 mg/hr for Atrial fibrillation. The medication is supplied 125 mg of Diltiazem in 125 mL of Iv fluid. At what rate should the nurse set the IV pump? (round to the nearest whole number)

Lab results

The nurse is caring for a client, the lab results are listed in the table. The nurse would anticipate the administration of which blood product(s) for this client?

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acute heart failure on the telemetry unit. Which laboratory result does the nurse know is most indicative of this diagnosis?

The nurse is preparing to start a transfusion of packed red blood cells for a client with a hemoglobin of 5.4 g/dL. (normal Female: 11.7-15.5 g/dL; Male: 14-17.3 g/dL). Which IV site should the nurse use?

Upon assessment of the client's lungs, the nurse hears continuous, high-pitched, musical sounds. This should be documented as:

A patient is prescribed 250 mL of packed red blood cells to be transfused over 120 minutes. The drop factor on the tubing is 15 gtt/mL. At what rate should the nurse regulate the IV (gtt/min)? (round to the nearest whole number)

The nurse is performing the initial assessment of a client diagnosed with heart failure. Which question should the nurse ask to best assess the client's respiratory status?

The client diagnosed with acute heart failure is prescribed an infusion of dopamine at a low dose. Which assessment parameter should the nurse use to best evaluate the effectiveness of this medication?

The nurse is assessing the client with a recent pacemaker placement. The client's monitor is displaying what type of rhythm?