The physician has ordered an IV infusion of 1000 mL DSW 45% normal saline (NS) to be administered over 8 hours. Tubing drop factor is 10 gtts/ml. How many gtts/min will the nurse administer? (Round answer to whole number: LABEL CORRECTLY)

A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis and a prescription for lactulose. Following administration, the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following effects?

A postoperative client has respiratory depression after receiving midazolam (Versed) for sedation. Which IV-push medication does the nurse prepare to administer?

The client tells the nurse. "I would like to get the vaccine for hepatitis C." Which response is the most appropriate by the nurse?

Intramuscular glucagon is administered to an unresponsive patient for treatment of hypoglycemia. Which action should the nurse take after the patient regains consciousness?

Which of these complications is a significant complication after spinal and epidural regional anesthetics?

A nurse is caring for a young adult client whose serum calcium is 8.5 mg/dL. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering to this client?

The physician has ordered an IV infusion of 1000 mL DSW 45% normal saline (NS) to be administered over 8 hours. Tubing drop factor is 10 gtts/ml. How many gtts/min will the nurse administer? (Round answer to whole number: LABEL CORRECTLY)

The nurse is performing a presurgical admission assessment of the client. Which client statement needs the most immediate follow-up?

A patient is diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Which one of these medications is likely to be prescribed to decrease the activity of her thyroid gland?

A nurse is providing instruction to a client who has a new prescription for calcitonin for postmenopausal osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?