A client experiencing withdrawal from the benzodiazepine alprazolam is demonstrating severe agitation and tremors. Which is the best initial nursing action?

Dopamine hydrochloride IV at 2 mcg/kg/minute is prescribed to promote renal perfusion for a client weighing 198 lbs. The pharmacy sends a pre-mixed bag of dopamine containing 400 mg in 250 mL dextrose 5% in water (DSW). An IV pump is available that provides a precision infusion rate to a tenth of a mL. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

The nurse plans to collect a 24-hour urine specimen for a creatinine clearance test. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the adult male client?

The nurse reviews the findings in the history and physical. Select from Word Choices to complete the sentence.

The nurse recognizes that

The primary caregiver of an older adult client calls the nurse at the outpatient clinic due to a sudden onset of changes in the client's behavior. The caregiver reports to the nurse that the client normally is oriented and able to answer questions but now is confused and agitated. What
action(s) should the nurse take? Select all that apply.

An adult client with severe depression was admitted to the psychiatric unit yesterday evening. Although the client ran a marathon one year ago, his spouse notes that the client no longer runs, but sits and watches television most of the day. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in this client's plan of care for today?

An adult client is admitted to the psychiatric unit because of a daily, complex handwashing ritual that takes two hours or longer to complete. The client worries about staying clean and refuses to sit on any of the chairs in the day area. This client's handwashing is an example of which clinical behavior?

Which intervention should the nurse implement during the administration of a vesicant chemotherapeutic agent via an intravenous (IV) site in the client's arm?

The nurse should place the client in a

Click to indicate if the listed manifestation of abuse is consistent with physical abuse, abandonment, or neglect. Each row must have only one response option selected.

A client with atrial fibrillation is scheduled for an elective cardioversion. The nurse inserts two intravenous (IV) catheters and connects the monitoring lead wires to the client in preparation for the procedure. Which action is most important for the nurse to implement prior to deploying the current for the cardioversion?