The nurse retrieves hydromorphone "4 mg/mL" from the electronic medication system, for a patient who is receiving hydromorphone 3 mg IM every 6 hours PRN for severe pain. How many mL should the nurse administer to the patient? (Enter the numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

The nurse needs to administer hydromorphone 3 mg to the patient. The concentration of the hydromorphone solution is 4 mg/mL. To find out how many mL the nurse should administer, we can use the formula:

The nurse is reviewing the signed operative consent with a client who is admitted for the removal of a lipoma on the left leg. The client reports the permit should include another lipoma on the right leg. Which action should the nurse implement?

The nurse receives a report that a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter has an output of 150 mL for the previous 8-hour shift. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

The mother of a child born with Tetralogy of Fallot asks the nurse, "Why did this happen to my baby? What did I do wrong?" Which response by the nurse is most helpful?

A patient with fluid volume overload is admitted to the hospital for diuresis. Which assessment should the nurse perform to evaluate the patient's fluid balance?

The nurse learns that members of the nursing staff are uncomfortable with responding to client family members who are angry. While designing a teaching session to help the staff respond more effectively in these situations, which instructional strategy is best for the nurse to use?

The nurse retrieves hydromorphone "4 mg/mL" from the electronic medication system, for a patient who is receiving hydromorphone 3 mg IM every 6 hours PRN for severe pain. How many mL should the nurse administer to the patient? (Enter the numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

The nurse needs to administer hydromorphone 3 mg to the patient. The concentration of the hydromorphone solution is 4 mg/mL. To find out how many mL the nurse should administer, we can use the formula:

The nurse is entering prescriptions for laboratory work in a client's electronic medical record (EMR) when the system locks up and does not restart. Which action should the nurse take first?

The nurse is performing a routine dressing change for a client with a stage 3 pressure injury that is red with significant granulation. The wound has a gauze dressing covering the area. Which action should the nurse implement?

A client who is admitted for malnutrition and severe dehydration receives a prescription for liquid feedings through a feeding tube. After the feeding tube is inserted and placement confirmed, which assessment is most important for the nurse to complete before starting the feeding?

A client reports a 2-day history of fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. The healthcare provider prescribes serum electrolyte levels to be obtained.

Reference Range:

Potassium (K+): 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L (3.5 to 5.0 mmol/L)

Sodium (Na+): 136 to 145 mEq/L (136 to 145 mmol/L)

Which laboratory results should the nurse expect?