The pharmacy just delivered the sustained-release opioid tablets newly prescribed for a client with a gastrostomy tube. What should the nurse do when preparing to provide this medication to the client?

A client with dry skin and mucous membranes is weak, has orthostatic blood pressure changes, and has decreased urine output. The serum osmolality is 290 mOsm/kg. What IV fluid should the nurse anticipate being prescribed for this client?

A client with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus develops metabolic acidosis. Which assessment finding related to the imbalance indicates that the client's compensatory mechanisms are working?

A student nurse is working with their preceptor on a medical-surgical unit. While reviewing concepts related to acid-base balance, what should the preceptor state is a compensatory mechanism for metabolic alkalosis?

A nurse is admitting a client who reports persistent nausea, vomiting, and weakness for three days. The client has dry oral mucous membranes, weak peripheral pulses, and decreased skin turgor. What additional assessment findings should the nurse identify as manifestations related to the fluid imbalance? (Select All That Apply)

A client has been receiving IV potassium therapy. Upon further assessment, the nurse notes the site has become erythematous and edematous. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse is assessing a client in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit who received an epidural block for left knee surgery 4-hours ago. For each assessment finding related to epidural anesthesia, click to specify if the finding is appropriate or inappropriate for the nurse to immediately report to the healthcare provider. (Select All That Apply)

The nurse is taking a medication history of a client scheduled for surgery the next morning. Which medication requires the nurse to immediately notify the surgeon?

The nurse is reviewing recent serum lab results for a postoperative male client who underwent a thyroidectomy two days ago. The client is complaining of new onset abdominal cramping and diarrhea and has developed an irregular heart rate. Which emergency medication should the nurse expect to administer to this client?

A client who takes furosemide (Lasix) and propranolol (Inderal) is scheduled for breast reconstruction surgery. Which additional client information requires prompt collaboration with the healthcare provider before surgery?

The nurse is educating a client on the use of oral ferrous sulfate. Which statement made by the client requires a need for further education?