The nurse notes that a client is receiving a heparin infusion labeled, Heparin Sodium 25,000 Units in 5% Dextrose Injection, 500 mL at a rate of 50 mL/hour. What dose of heparin is the client receiving per hour? (Enter the numerical value only.)

The nurse manager is involved in agency restructuring. During this reengineering process, it is most important for the nurse to address which employee concern?

A client with chronic obstructive lung disease who is receiving oxygen at 1.5 L/minute by nasal cannula, is currently short of breath. Which action should the nurse take?

A client who has a borderline personality disorder is being discharged today. When the nurse makes morning rounds, the client begins the interaction by claiming the night shift nurse is aloof and expresses joy to see that, "My favorite nurse is on duty now." Which response is best for the nurse to provide to this client's dichotomous tendency?

A client has a prescription for the insertion of a nasogastric tube to low intermittent suction. When inserting the nasogastric tube, the nurse observes an immediate return of "coffee ground" drainage. Which action should the nurse implement?

Two weeks after returning home from traveling, a client presents to the clinic with conjunctivitis and describes a recent loss in the ability to taste and smell. The nurse obtains a nasal swab to test for COVID-19. Which action is most important for the nurse to take?

A client with Addison's disease becomes weak, confused, and dehydrated following the onset of an acute viral infection. The client's laboratory values include a sodium of 129 mEq/L (129mmol/L), a glucose of 54 mg/dL (2.97 mmol/L), and a potassium of 5.3 mEq/L (5.3 mmol/L). When reporting the findings to the healthcare provider, the nurse anticipates a prescription for which intravenous medication?

Reference Range

Sodium [136 to 145 mEq/L (136 to 145 mmol/L)] Glucose [74 to 106 mg/dL (4.1 to 5.9mmol/L)] Potassium [3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L (3.5 to 5.0 mmol/L)]

The healthcare provider prescribes ear drops to an adult client with an ear infection. Which teaching should the nurse provide?

A 22-year-old client is admitted to the hospital in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA. The client's parent is insisting to know the laboratory test results. Which is the best response for the nurse to provide?

The school nurse is preparing a presentation for elementary school teachers to inform them about when a child should be referred to the school clinic for further follow-up. The teachers should be instructed to report what situation(s) to the school nurse? Select all that apply.

The healthcare provider prescribes heparin 3 units/kg IV push for a client who weighs 175 pounds. The vial is labeled, "100 units/mL." How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth).