A client has a prescription for the insertion of a nasogastric tube to low intermittent suction. When inserting the nasogastric tube, the nurse observes an immediate return of "coffee ground" drainage. Which action should the nurse implement?

The nurse places an opioid patch on the chest of a client with intractable pain who also has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement before leaving the client?

The healthcare provider prescribes heparin 3 units/kg IV push for a client who weighs 175 pounds. The vial is labeled, "100 units/mL." How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth).

A client with Addison's disease becomes weak, confused, and dehydrated following the onset of an acute viral infection. The client's laboratory values include a sodium of 129 mEq/L (129mmol/L), a glucose of 54 mg/dL (2.97 mmol/L), and a potassium of 5.3 mEq/L (5.3 mmol/L). When reporting the findings to the healthcare provider, the nurse anticipates a prescription for which intravenous medication?

Reference Range

Sodium [136 to 145 mEq/L (136 to 145 mmol/L)] Glucose [74 to 106 mg/dL (4.1 to 5.9mmol/L)] Potassium [3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L (3.5 to 5.0 mmol/L)]

An older adult client is being admitted to a short-term rehabilitation facility after a long hospitalization. The nurse is performing a functional assessment with the client. Which action should the nurse implement?

On admission to the emergency department, a client who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder 3 years ago reports taking a handful of medications this morning and left a suicide note for family. Which information is most important for the nurse to obtain?

A client is admitted with the diagnosis of Wernicke's syndrome. Which assessment finding should the nurse use in planning the client's care?

The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is admitted to the surgical unit following a partial gastrectomy. In addition to frequent position changes, which postoperative intervention is most beneficial for the nurse to perform in preventing respiratory complications?

A client with leukemia undergoes a bone marrow biopsy. The client's laboratory values indicate the client has thrombocytopenia. Based on this data, which nursing assessment is most important following the procedure?

A client arrives for an annual physical exam and reports having calf pain. The client's health history reveals peripheral arterial disease. Which question should the nurse ask the client about expected findings related to chronic arterial symptoms?

A parent asked the nurse how to care for their 4-year-old child after receiving the Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) conjugate vaccine. Which instruction should the nurse provide?