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In assessing a client with an arteriovenous (AV) shunt who is scheduled for dialysis today, the nurse notes the ABSENCE of a thrill or bruit at the shunt site. What action should the nurse take?

Notify the health care provider of the findings immediately.

The nurse is assessing a male client with acute pancreatitis. Which finding requires the MOST immediate intervention by the nurse?

While the nurse is taking the client's blood pressure, he has a carpal spasm.

The nurse is assessing an elderly client. When performing the assessment, the nurse should consider that one normal age-related change is:

diminished reflexes.

A 40-year-old client is admitted to the hospital for alcohol abuse for the third time in the past 9 months. The health care team recommends rehabilitative treatment for this client. Why was this treatment recommended?

it helps the client identify the relationship between his problems and alcohol consumption.

Following a small-bowel resection, a client develops fever and anemia. The surface surrounding the surgical wound is warm to the touch and necrotizing fasciitis is suspected. Another manitestation that would most suggest necrotizing fasciitis is:

pressure like pain.

When assigning clients on a medical-surgical floor to an RN and a PN, it is best for the charge nurse to assign which client to the PN?

An older adult client with pneumonia and viral meningitis

The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a group of healthy adults. Which individual is most likely to maintain optimum health?

A teacher whose blood glucose levels average 126 mg/dL daily with oral anti diabetic drugs

A male client has just undergone a laryngectomy and has a cuffed tracheostomy tube in place. When initiating bolus tube feedings postoperatively, when should the nurse inflate the cuff?

Just prior to tube feeding

A client who sustained an L1 to L2 spinal cord injury in a construction accident asks a nurse if he'll ever be able to walk again. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

"What has your physician told you about your ability to walk again?"

A client with newly diagnosed breast cancer asks the nurse, "Why me? I've always been a good person. What have I done to deserve this?" Which response by the nurse would be most therapeutic?

"Would you like to talk about this?"

A hospitalized client asks the nurse for "something for pain." Which information is most important for the nuise to gather before administering the medication? Select all that apply:

. Administration time of the last dose 2. Client's pain level on a scale of 1 to 10 3. Type of medication the client has been taking 4. Client's reaction to the previous dose Effectiveness of prior dose of medication

The physician prescribes furosemide (Lasix), 2 mg/kg P.O., as a one-time dose for an infant with fluid overload. The infant's documented weight is 14 Ib. The oral solution contains 10 mg/ml. How many milliliters of solution should the nurse administer?

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A client is scheduled for an excretory urography at 10 a.m. An order states to insert a saline lock I.V. device at 9:30 a.m.. The client requests a local anesthetic for the IV. procedure and the physician orders lidocaine-prilocaine cream (EMLA cream). The nurse should apply the cream at:

7:30 a.m.

A client is diagnosed with an acute small bowel obstruction. Which assessment finding requires the most immediate intervention by the nurse?

A Fever of 102° F

The nurse is caring for a client with delirium. Which of the following is most important for the nurse to provide the client?

A safe environment

The mother of a 3-year-old has been told that her child has a brain tumor. She initially begins to cry and accuses the physicians of lying. Which of the following stages is the mother most likely experiencing?

Anger

A nurse's neighbor complains of severe right flank pain. She explains that it began during the night, but she was able to take acetaminophen (Tylenol) and return to bed. When she awoke, the pain increased in intensity. How should the nurse intervene?

Advise the neighbor to seek medical attention.

The physician diagnoses leukemia in a child, age 4, who complains of being tired and sleeps most of the day. Which nursing diagnosis reflects the nurse's understanding of the pathophysiology behind leukemia?

Activity intolerance related to anemia

A client with hypertension has been receiving ramipril (Altace), 5 mg PO, daily for 2 weeks and is scheduled to receive a dose at 0900. At 0830, the client's blood pressure is 120/70 mm Hg. Which action should the nurse take?

Administer the prescribed dose at the scheduled time.

A 50-year-old male client is hospitalized in a psychiatric unit for treatment of an acute phase of paranoid schizophrenia with delusions of persecution. At the end of her shift, a licensed practical nurse reports the client's status to a registered nurse. Which observation by the licensed practical nurse indicates that the client's condition is improving?

After shaving and showering, the client reports that the voices have been quiet for several days.

Which drugs may be abused because of tolerance and physiologic dependence?

Alprazolam (Xanax) and phenobarbital (Luminal)

A client, age 21, is admitted with bacterial meningitis. Which hospital room would be the appropriate choice for this client?

An isolation room close to the nurses' station

The nurse is reviewing routine medications taken by a client with chronic angle ciosure glaucoma, Which medication prescription should the nurse question?

Anticholinergic with a side effect of pupillary dilation

Which interventions are appropriate when caring for a client with acute thrombophlebitis?

Apply warm soaks and elevate the client's legs higher than the level of the heart.

The nurse is preparing a 45-year-old client for discharge from a cancer center following ileostomy surgery for colon cancer. Which discharge goal should the nurse include in this client's discharge plan?

Attend an ostomy support group within 2 week

The nurse is caring for a 16-year-old pregnant client who is taking an iron supplement. Which instruction should the nurse include when teaching the adolescent about ferrous sulfate? Select all that apply:

Avoid taking the supplement with milk. Avoid taking the supplement with antacids. Avoid chewing the extended-release form of the drug.

A client is receiving nitroglycerin ointment (Nitrol) to treat angina pectoris. The nurse evaluates the therapeutic effectiveness of this drug by assessing the client's response and checking for adverse effects. Which vital sign is most likely to reflect an adverse effect of nitroglycerin?

Blood pressure

Which finding in a neonate suggests hypothermia?

Bradycardia

When collecting data on a neonate, the nurse observes a vaguely outlined area of scalp edema. Which term should the nurse use when documenting this observation?

Caput succedaneum

A client with chronic renal failure has a serum potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L. What should the nurse assess first?

Cardiac rhythm

A client is ready for discharge following the creation of an ileostomy. Which instruction should the nurse include in discharge teaching?

Change the bag when the seal is broken.

Which detail of a client's drug therapy is the nurse legally responsible for documenting?

Client's reaction to the drug

A school-age child with terminal leukemia is admitted to the pediatric unit. The nurse must discuss advance directives with the child's parents. The nurse should include which information?

Comfort care options

An older client is admitted with a diagnosis of bacterial pneumonia. Which symptom should the nurse report to the health care provider after assessing the client?

Confusion and tachycardia

During the shift report, the charge nurse informs a nurse that she has been assigned to another unit for the day. The nurse begins to sigh deeply and tosses about her belongings as she prepares to leave, making it known that she is very unhappy about being floated to the other unit. What is the best immediate action for the charge nurse to take?

Continue with the shift report and talk to the nurse about the incident at a later time.

A resident in a long-term care facility is diagnosed with hepatitis B. Which intervention should the nurse implement with the staff caring for this client?

Determine if all employees have had the hepatitis B vaccine

A client is admitted to the health care facility with bowel obstruction secondary to colon cancer. The nurse obtains a health history, measures vital signs, and auscultates for bowel sounds. Which step of the nursing process is the nurse performing?

Data collection

The nurse is caring for a critically ill client with cirrhosis of the liver who has a nasogastric tube draining bright red blood. The nurse notes that the client's serum hemoglobin and hematocrit levels are decreased. Which additional change in laboratory data should the nurse expect?

Decreased serum ammonia level

Which nursing action is essential when providing continuous enteral feeding?

Elevating the head of the bed at least 30 degrees

Which nursing action is necessary for the client with a flail chest?

Encourage coughing and deep breathing.

Which task can the licensed practical nurse (LP) appropriately delegate to the nursing assistant?

Encouraging a client to drink fluids

A 76-year-old client is admitted to a long-term care facility with Alzheimer's-type dementia. The client has been wearing the same dirty clothes for several days. The nurse contacts the family and asks them to bring in clean clothing. Which intervention would best prevent further regression in the client's personal hygiene? 1. Encouraging the client to perform as much self-care as possible

Encouraging the client to perform as much self-care as possible

The surgeon is discussing surgery with a client diagnosed with colon cancer. The client is visibly shaken over the possibility of colostomy. Based on the client's response, the surgeon should collaborate with which health team member?

Enterostomal nurse

A central venous catheter has been inserted via a jugular vein, and a radiograph has confirmed placement of the catheter. A prescription has been received for a medication STAT, but IV fluids have not yet been started. Which action should the nurse take prior to administering the prescribed medication?

Flush the line with normal saline.

Initial client assessment information includes blood pressure 160/110 mm Hg, pulse 88 beats/minute, respiratory rate 22 breaths/minute, and reflexes +3/+4 with 2 beat clonus. Urine specimen reveals +3 protein, negative sugar and ketones. Based on these findings, the nurse would expect the client to have which complaints?

Headache, blurred vision, and facial and extremity swelling

A client with a history of Addison's disease and flulike symptoms accompanied by nausea and vomiting over the past week is brought to the facility. The client's wife reports that she noticed that he acted confused and Was extremely weak when he woke up in the morning, The client's blood pressure is 90/58 mm Hg, his pulse is 116 beats/minute, and his temperature is 101° F (38.3° C). A diagnosis of acute adrenal insufficiency is made. Which of the following would the nurse expect to administer by I.V. infusion?

Hydrocortisone

The nurse on a medical surgical unit is receiving a client from the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) with a Penrose drain. Before choosing a rOom for this client, which information is most important for the nurse to Obtain?

If the client's wound is infected

A client is receiving an I.V. infusion of mannitol (Osmitrol) after undergoing intracranial surgery to remove a brain tumor. To determine whether this drug is producing its therapeutic effect, the nurse should consider which finding the most significant?

Increased urine output

The nurse is assessing a 75-year-old client for symptoms of hyperglycemia. Which symptom of hyperglycemia is an OLDER adult most likely to exhibit?

Infection

Which condition should the nurse anticipate as a potential problem in a female client with a neurogenic bladder?

Infection

The nurse-manager overhears a nurse tell a client, "If I were you, I'd ask the doctor for something for pain; you shouldn't have to suffer during labor."

Inform the nurse that she'd like to speak with her, then discuss the inappropriateness of her comment in a private location.

Which safety device is most restrictive for a client with dementia?

Lap tray placed on a wheelchair

The nurse is advising a mother about foods to avoid to prevent choking in her toddler. Which foods should she include in her instruction?

Large, round chunks of meat such as hot dog

The nurse is giving preoperative instructions to a 14-year-old client scheduled for surgery to correct a spinal curvature. Which statement by the client best demonstrates that learning has taken place?

Let me show you the method of turning I will use after surgery.

Which psychological or personality factor is likely to predispose an individual to medication abuse?

Low self-esteem and unresolved rage

For a client with Graves' disease, which nursing intervention promotes comfort?

Maintaining room temperature in the low-normal tange

A client comes to the emergency department complaining of headache, malaise, chills, fever, and a stiff neck. Vital sign assessment reveals a temperature elevation, increased heart and respiratory rates, and normal blood pressure. On physical examination, the nurse notes confusion, a petechial rash, nuchal rigidity, Brudzinski's sign, and Kernig's sign. What does Brudzinski's sign indicate?

Meningeal irritation

During report, the nurse learns that a client with tumor lysis syndrome is receiving an IV infusion containing insulin. Which assessment should the nurse complete first?

Monitor the client's serum potassium and blood glucose levels.

The nurse is performing a baseline assessment of a client's skin integrity. Which of the following is a key assessment parameter?

Overall risk of developing pressure ulcers

A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of severe acute diverticulitis. Which nursing intervention has the highest priority?

Place the client on NPO status.

The LP/LVN receives the client's next scheduled bag of TPN labeled with the additive PH insulin. Which action should the nurse implement?

Return the solution to the pharmacy.

A client asks the nurse, "Do you think I should leave my husband?" The nurse responds, "You aren't sure if you should leave your husband?" The nurse is using which therapeutic technique?

Reflecting

The nurse includes frequent oral care in the plan of care for a client scheduled for an esophagogastrostomy for esophageal cancer. This intervention is included in the client's plan of care to address which nursing diagnosis?

Risk for infection

The nurse teaches a client with type 2 diabetes nutritional strategies to decrease obesity. Which food item(s) chosen by the client INDICATES UNDERSTANDING of the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

Salmon Broccoli Banana

The nurse assesses a client who gave birth 24 hours earlier. Which of the following findings reveals the need for further evaluation?

Scant lochia rubra

A 42-year-old client comes to the clinic and is diagnosed with shingles. Which findings confirm this diagnosis? Select all that apply:

Severe, deep pain around the thorax Red, nodular skin lesions around the thorax Fever

The nurse is preparing to boost a client up in bed. She instructs the client to use the overbed trapeze. Which risk factor for pressure ulcer development is the nurse reducing by instructing the client to move in this manner?

Shearing forces

What is the most important nursing priority for a client who has been admitted for a possible kidney stone?

Straining all urine

A client diagnosed with angina pectoris complains of chest pain while ambulating in the hallway. Which action should the nurse implement first?

Support the client to a sitting position.

The mother of a 3-year-old child is complaining that her son still throws temper tantrums when he doesn't get his way. How should the nurse advise the mother to respond?

Tell the mother to ignore the child because eventually he will stop having temper tantrums.

Damage to which area of the brain results in receptive aphasia? 1. Parietal lobe

Temporal lobe

In caring for a client with acute diverticulitis, which assessment data warrants immediate nursing intervention?

The client has a rigid hard abdomen and elevated WBC.

A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, who has been receiving mechanical ventilation for the past 5 days, expresses to a nurse his desire to have treatment withdrawn. Which statement about the client's legal rights is true in this situation?

The client has the right to refuse treatment at any time.

A 58-year-old client who has no health problems asks the nurse about receiving the pneumococcal vaccine (Pneumovax). Which statement given by the nurse would offer the client accurate information about this vaccine?

The immunization is administered once to older adults or those at risk for illness.

The nurse is performing a neurologic assessment on a 1-day-old neonate. Which of the following findings would indicate possible asphyxia in utero? Select all that apply:

The neonate's toes don't curl downward when his soles are stroked. 4. The neonate doesn't respond when the nurse claps her hands above him. The neonate displays weak, ineffective sucking.

A 43-year-old man was transferring a load of firewood from his front driveway to his backyard woodpile at 10 a.m. when he experienced a heaviness in his chest and dyspnea. He stopped working and rested, and the pain subsided. At noon, the pain returned. At 1:30 p.m., his wife took him to the emergency department. Around 2 p.m., the emergency department physician diagnoses an anterior myocardial infarction (MI). The nurse should anticipate which immediate order by the physician?

Tissue plasminogen activator (PA)

As an adolescent is receiving care, he's inadvertently injured with a warm compress. The nurse completes an incident report based on the knowledge that identification of which of the following is a goal of the report?

To identify the learning needs of staff to prevent incident recurrences

A client with pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) receives magnesium sulfate, 4 g in 50% solution I.V. over 20 minutes. What is the purpose of administering magnesium sulfate to this client?

To prevent seizures

A hospitalized client is receiving nasogastric tube feedings via a small- bore tube and a continuous pump infusion. He begins to cough and produces a moderate amount of white sputum. Which action should the nurse take FIRST?

Turn off the continuous feeding pum

The nurse collects data on a client shortly after kidney transplant surgery. Which postoperative finding must the nurse report to the physician immediately?

Urine output of 20 ml/hour

The nurse is collecting data on a 38-year-old client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect to find?

Vision changes

Because of difficulties with hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis is initiated to treat a client's uremia. Which finding signals a significant problem during this procedure?

White blood cell (WBC) count of 20,000/mm3

One day after being admitted with bipolar disorder, a client becomes verbally aggressive during a group therapy session. Which response by the nurse Would be therapeutic?

You're disturbing the other clients. I'll walk with you around the patio to help you release some of your energy.

A postpartum client requires teaching about breast-feeding. To prevent breast engorgement, the nurse should instruct her to:

breast-feed every 1½ to 3 hours.

A client asks the nurse about the rhythm (calendar-basal body temperature) method of family planning. The nurse explains that this method involves:

determination of the fertile period to identify safe times for sexual intercourse.

While obtaining a health history, the nurse learns that the client is allergic to bee stings. When obtaining this client's medication history, the nurse should determine if the client keeps which medication on hand?

diphenydramine hydrochloride benadrly

One aspect of implementation related to drug therapy is:

documenting drugs given.

For a child who's admitted to the emergency department with an acute asthma attack, nursing data collection is most likely to reveal:

expiratory wheezing

A client with end-stage acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has profound manifestations of Cryptosporidium infection caused by the protozoa. In planning the client's care, the nurse should focus on his need for:

fluid replacement.

A client with Alzheimer's disease mumbles incoherently and rambles in a confused manner. To help redirect the client's attention, the nurse should encourage the client to:

fold towels and pillowcases

A client is admitted with a diagnosis of delusions of grandeur. This diagnosis reflects a belief that he iS:

highly important or famous.

In a client who's predisposed to bipolar disorder, a bipolar episode might be triggered by:

hypothyroidism.

A client, age 20, is being treated for depression. During a conversation with the nurse, she states that her father raped her when she was 7 years old. She says she has nightmares about the experience and sometimes relives it. She also reveals that she fears older men. The client may be exhibiting signs

post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), delayed onset.

The nurse is teaching a client about malabsorption syndrome and its treatment. The client asks which part of the GI tract absorbs food. The nurse tells the client that products of digestion are absorbed mainly in the;

small intestine.

A client receiving total parental nutrition is prescribed a 24-hour urine test. When initiating a 24-hour urine specimen, the collection time should:

start after a known voiding that empties the bladder.

During a routine examination, the nurse notes that the client seems unusually anxious. Anxiety can affect the genitourinary system by:

stimulating or hindering micturition.

A client with hyperemesis gravidarum is on a clear liquid diet. The nurse should serve this client:

tea and gelatin dessert.

The nurse is teaching parents how to reduce the spread of impetigo. The nurse should encourage parents to:

teach children the importance of proper hand washing.

Which instruction should the nurse teach a female client about the prevention of toxic shock syndrome?

"Change your tampon frequently."

A geriatric client with Alzheimer's disease has been living with his grown child's family for the last 6 months. He wanders at night and needs help with activities of daily living. Which statement by his child suggests that the family is successfully adjusting to this living arrangement?

"Dad has presented many challenges. We have alarms on all the outside doors now. Respite care gives us a break."

A toddler is diagnosed with a dislocated right shoulder and a simple fracture of the right humerus. Which behavior most strongly suggests that the child's injuries stem from abuse?

Not crying when moved

A man at a pizza parlor verbally confronts the waiter for lack of attentiveness. Later, in the back room, the waiter spits on the man's pizza. This is an example of a behavior typical of which disorder?

Passive-aggressive

A 63-year-old client with type 2 diabetes mellitus is admitted for treatment of an ulcer on the heel of the left foot that has not healed with wound care. The nurse observes that the entire left foot is darker in color than the right foot. Which additional symptom should the nurse expect to find?

Pedal pulses will be weak or absent in the left foot.

A client with alcohol-related liver disease is admitted to the unit. Which prescription should the nurse call the health care provider about for reverification for this client?

Pentobarbital (Nembutal sodium) at bedtime for rest

A client on telemetry has a pattern of uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. Based on this finding, the nurse anticipates assisting the physician with which treatment?

Perform synchronized cardioversion.

The physician prescribes meperidine (Demerol), 1.1 mg/kg I.M., for a 16- month-old child who has just had abdominal surgery. When administering this drug, the nurse should use a needle of which size?

23G

A toddler is having a tonic-clonic seizure. What should the nurse do first?

Remove objects from the child's surroundings.

The nurse notes that a client who is scheduled for surgery the next morning has an elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level. Which condition is most likely to have contributed to this finding?

Anorexia and vomiting for the past 2 days

During assessment of a client in the intensive care unit, the nurse notes that the client's ARE CLEAR UPON AUSCULTATION, but jugular vein distention and muffled heart sounds are present. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

Prepare the client for a pericardial tap.

A diabetic client develops simusitis and otitis media accompanied by a temperature of 100.8° F (38.2° C). What effect may these findings have on his need for insulin?

They will increase the need for insulin.

The nurse is completing an admission interview for a client with Parkinson's disease. Which question will provide additional information about manifestations that the client is likely to experience?

"Have you ever been frozen in one spot, unable to move?"

An agitated, confused client arrives in the emergency department. The client's history includes type 1 diabetes, hypertension, andangina pectoris. Assessment reveals pallor, diaphoresis, headache, and intense hunger. A stat blood glucose sample measures 42 mg/dl, and the client is treated for an acute hypoglycemic reaction. After recovery, the nurse teaches the client to treat hypoglycemia ingesting:

10 to 15 g of a simple carbohydrate.

An adolescent with type 1 diabetes mellitus is experiencing a growth spurt. Which treatment approach would be most effective for this client?

. Administering multiple doses of insulin

Which abnormal laboratory finding indicates that a client with diabetes needs further evaluation for diabetic nephropathy?

.Microalbuminuria

The nurse is caring for a client with tuberculosis. Which precautions should the nurse take when providing care for this client? Select all that apply:

1. Wear gloves when handling tissues containing sputum. 2. Wear a face mask at all times. Wash hands after direct contact with the client or contaminated articles.

After attending a class on reducing cancer risk factors, a client selects bran flakes with 2% milk and orange slices from a breakfast menu. In evaluating the client's learning, the nurse affirms that the client has made good choices and makes what additional recommendation?

A Switch to skim milk.

The LP/LVN notes that the client's drainage has decreased from 50 to 5 mL/hr 12 hours after chest tube insertion for hemothorax. What is the best initial action for the nurse to take?

Assess for kinks or dependent loops in the tubing.

A tornado warning alarm has been activated at the local hospital. Which action should the charge nurse working on a surgical unit implement first? A.Instruct the nursing staff to close all window blinds and curtains in clients' rooms,

Move clients and visitors into the hallways and close all doors to clients' rooms.

A client is scheduled for surgery under general anesthesia. The night before surgery, the client tells the nurse, "I can't wait to have breaktast tomorrow." Based on this statement, the nurse should formulate which nursing diagnosis?

Deficient knowledge related to food restrictions associated with anesthesia

A female client who received a nephrotoxic drug is admitted with acute renal failure and asks the nurse if she will need dialysis for the rest of her life. Which pathophysiologic consequence should the nurse explain that supports the need for temporary dialysis until acute tubular necrosis subsides?

Nephron obstruction

A client is being discharged following radioactive seed implantation tor prostate cancer. What is the most important information that the nurse should provide to this client's family?

Follow exposure precautions.

The LP/LVN is administering a nystatin suspension (Mycostatin) for stomatitis. Which instruction will the nurse provide to the client when administering this medication?

Hold the medication in your mouth for a few minutes before swallowing it."

A client diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) 2 years ago is regularly treated at a community hemodialysis facility. Before his scheduled dialysis treatment, which electrolyte imbalance should the nurse anticipate?

Hypocalcemia

A newly hired licensed practical nurse (LP) is helping the charge nurse admit a client. The charge nurse asks the LPN if she understands the facility's rules of ethical conduct. Which statement by the LPN indicates the need for turther teaching?

I don't discuss advance directives unless the client initiates the conversation."

An emaciated homeless client presents to the emergency department complaining of a productive cough, with blood-tinged sputum and night sweats. Which action is most important for the emergency department triage nurse to implement for this client?

Initiate airborne infection precautions.

A family member was taught to suction a client's tracheostomy prior to the client's discharge from the hospital. Which observation by the nurse indicates that the family member is capable of correctly performing the suctioning technique?

Inserts the catheter until resistance or coughing occurs

A practical nurse (PN) tells the charge nurse in a long-term facility that she does not want to be assigned to one particular resident. She reports that the male client keeps insisting that she is his daughter and begs her to stay in his room. What is the best managerial decision?

Reassign the PN until the resident can be assessed more completely for reality orientation.

As a client progresses through pregnancy, she develops constipation. What is the primary cause of this problem during pregnancy?

Reduced intestinal motility

A client with type 2 diabetes takes metformin (Glucophage) daily. The client is scheduled for major surgery requiring general anesthesia the next day. The nurse anticipates which approach to manage the client's diabetes best while the client is PO during the perioperative period?

Regular insulin subcutaneously per sliding scale

A postoperative client receives a Schedule Il opioid analgesic for pain. Which assessment finding requires the most immediate intervention by the nurse?

Respiratory rate of 12 breaths/min, with 02 saturation of 85%

A client with cirrhosis develops increasing pedal edema and ascites. Which dietary modification is most important for the nurse to teach this client?

Restrict salt and fluid intake.

A client has a history of chronic undifferentiated schizophrenia. Because she has a history of noncompliance with antipsychotic therapy, she'll receive Muphenazine décanoate (Prolixin Decanoate) injections every 4 weeks. Before discharge, what should the nurse include in her teaching plan?

Sitting up for a few minutes before standing to minimize orthostatic hypotension

he nurse is collecting data on an 8-month-old infant during a wellness checkup. Which of the following is a normal developmental task for an infant this age?

Sitting without support

When educating a client after a total laryngectomy, which instruction would be most important for the nurse to include in the discharge teaching?

Tell the client to carry a medical alert card that explains his condition.

A client with moderate pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIF) is a poor candidate for regional anesthesia during labor and delivery. If she were to receive this form of anesthesia, she might experience:

hypotension.

The nurse is caring for a client with skin grafts covering third-degree burns on the arms and legs. During dressing changes, the nurse should be sure to:

wrap elastic bandages distally to proximally on dependent areas.