You're working as a triage nurse during a disaster situation. Based on the triage color code tags placed on each of the wounded, which tag color represents the wounded who has the highest priority of being treated first?

In reviewing the electrolytes of a patient, the nurse notes the serum potassium level has increased from 4.3 mEq/L to 5.9 mEq/L. Which assessment does the nurse initiate first to prevent further harm?

A nurse practitioner orders 1 liter of 0.9% normal saline to infuse over 6 hours. How many milliliters per hour will the nurse program the IV infusion device? Round off.

The nurse is caring for a client on a ventilator from complications of pneumonia. The nurse observes the low-pressure ventilator alarm and a pulse oximetry reading of 85%. What should be the nurse's first action?

Aminophylline is prescribed for a client with acute bronchitis. A nurse administers the medication, knowing that the primary action of this medication is to:

A nurse is performing a musculoskeletal assessment on an older adult. What normal Physiological changes of aging does the nurse expect?

A nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is diagnosed with pneumonia. The client has been on a long-term regimen of methylprednisolone. Which precautions should the nurse take to prevent complications? Select all that apply.

A patient, age 23, underwent a rhinoplasty 6 hours ago. After administering his pain medication, the nurse notes that he is swallowing frequently. What is the most likely cause of the swallowing?

Your patient is ordered a loop diuretic at 1000. Which finding below would require you to hold the dose and notify the physician for further orders?

What discharge teaching will the nurse provide to a patient who has gastric bypass surgery? Select all that apply.

The nurse is delegating ambulation for a client to an experienced Patient Care Technician (PCT).Which teaching will the nurse provide to the PCT? (Select all that apply.)