A client had abdominal surgery this morning. The client is groggy but complaining of severe pain around the incision. What is the most important assessment data to consider before the nurse administers a dose of morphine sulfate to the client?

In preparation for eye surgery, the nurse monitors for which desired drug effect in a client who is receiving an anticholinergic eyedrop medication?

After administering an intradermal (ID) injection for a skin test, the nurse notices a small bleb at the injection site. Which of these is the best action for the nurse to take at this time?

A client has been taking lithium for 1 year, and the most recent lithium level is 0.9 rnEq/L. Which statement about the laboratory result is correct?

A client is admitted with a fever of 102.80 F (39.30 C), origin unknown. Assessment reveals cloudy, foul-smelling urine that is dark amber in color. Orders have just been written to obtain stat urine and blood cultures and to administer an antibiotic intravenously. The nurse will complete these orders in which sequence?

The nurse can prevent medication errors by following which principles? (Select all that apply.)

Before beginning a client's therapy with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants, the nurse will assess for concurrent use of which medications or medication class?

A client has excessive and painful gas. The nurse checks the client's medication orders and prepares to administer which drug for this problem?

When assessing a client who is receiving a loop diuretic, the nurse looks for the manifestations of potassium deficiency, which would include what symptoms? (Select all that apply.)

A client has been taking iron supplements for anemia for 2 months. During a follow-up assessment, the nurse will observe for which therapeutic response?

A client who has a history of myocardial infarction (Ml) is prescribed aspirin 325 mg. The nurse recognizes that the aspirin is given due to which of the following actions of the medications?