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?

A laxative has been ordered for a client. The nurse checks the client's medical history and would be concerned if which condition is present?

A client is suffering from tendonitis of the knee. The nurse is reviewing the client's medication administration record and recognizes that which adjuvant medication is most appropriate for this type of pain?

Since 1400, your client has had medication given through her NG tube at 1800. The Ampicillin was 20mL, the Pepcid was 10mL, and the Reglan was 15mL. Between each medication and after the last medication, there was a 30 mL flush of water. At 2000, she was given 240mL of water by mouth. Her IV was infusing @ 150ml/hour for 8 hours since the last 1&0 was done. What is her intake for 2200? (Round to the nearest whole number.

Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A client will be discharged with a 1 week supply of an opioid analgesic for pain management after abdominal surgery. The nurse will include which information in the teaching plan?

The nurse is reviewing the mechanism of action of antidiarrheal drugs. Which type of antidiarrheal medication works by decreasing the intestinal muscle tone and peristalsis of the intestines?

An older adult client will be taking a vasodilator for hypertension. Which adverse effect is of most concern for the older adult client taking this class of drug?

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?

Which problem may occur in a client who has started aminoglycoside therapy?

When taking a telephone order for a medication, which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

When evaluating a client's use of a metered-dose inhaler (MDI), the nurse notes that the client is unable to coordinate the activation of the inhaler with her breathing. What intervention is most appropriate at this time?