The nurse is managing the care for a client with hyperparathyroidism, and is reviewing the client's list of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. Which medication(s) on the client's current medication record should the nurse discuss further with the healthcare provider? Select all that apply.

The nurse is planning discharge instructions for a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus who will be starting exenatide. Which information should be included in the discharge instructions?

A client admitted to the psychiatric unit diagnosed with major depression wants to sleep during the day, refuses to take a bath, and refuses to eat. Which nursing intervention should the nurse implement first?

Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area to specify which condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.

Following a gunshot wound, an adult client has a hemoglobin level of 4 g/dL (40 g/L). The nurse prepares to administer a unit of blood for an emergency transfusion. The client has AB negative blood type and the blood bank sends a unit of Type A Rh negative, reporting that there is no Type AB negative blood currently available. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

Reference Range

• Hemoglobin [14 to 18 g/dL (140 to 180 g/L)

Patient Data

Select the 4 assessment findings that require immediate follow up.

The psychiatric nurse is talking to a newly admitted client when another male client, who is diagnosed with antisocial behavior, intrudes on the conversation and tells the nurse, "I have to talk to you right now! It is very important!" How should the nurse respond to this client?

Patient Data

Which should the nurse immediately do? Select all that apply.

The nurse is developing a plan of care for an older male client with type 2 diabetes who reports blurred vision. Which outcome should the nurse include in the plan of care for this client?

The healthcare provider prescribes amoxicillin 5 grams PO daily, in equally divided doses to be administered every 8 hours. The medication is available in a bottle labeled, "Amoxicillin suspension 200 mg/5 mL." How many mL should the nurse administer every 8 hours?
(Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

Patient Data

Review H and P, nurse's notes, laboratory results, flow sheet, and prescriptions. Click to highlight the findings that would indicate the client is progressing and ready for an epidural.

0245

Peripheral IV (PIV) started in left hand with 20 gauge catheter. Lab specimens drawn. IV fluids of lactated Ringer's started Infusing at 75 mL/hour. Contractions are now every 4 minutes lasting 45 seconds. Mother says they are getting more painful. Instructed her and husband on slow breathing and relaxation techniques. Husband will assist wife breathing. Client instructed she can have IV pain medication if she needs it until time for epidural.

0330

Contractions are now every 3 to 4 minutes apart and client reports they are really hurting. Asking for epidural. Healthcare provider (HCP) to bedside. SVE reveals 5 cm dilated, 90% effaced and 0 station. Performed artificial rupture of membranes with clear amniotic fluid.