A client on the cardiac telemetry unit unexpectedly begins manifesting ventricular fibrillation and the advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) team defibrillates the client, restoring a normal sinus rhythm. Later in the day, a family member questions why the code was called, telling the nurse that the client has a living will. How should the nurse respond?

In providing nursing care for a client after gastric endoscopy, which intervention should the nurse include in the post-procedure plan of care for commonly occurring problems?

A school-aged client was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which symptom did the client's parents most likely report?

A client with neuroleptic malignant syndrome receives a prescription for dantrolene 1.5 mg/kg IV. The client weighs 132 pounds. The label on 250 mg vial reads, "Reconstitute with 5 mL sterile water for injection, USP. Reconstitution yields 50 mg/mL." How many ml. should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

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?

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.)

A postpartum client who is bottle-feeding develops breast engorgement. Which is the best recommendation for the nurse to provide this client?

A client with diabetic peripheral neuropathy has been taking pregabalin for 4 days. Which finding indicates to the nurse that the medication is effective?

An older adult male reporting abdominal pain is admitted to the hospital from a long-term care facility. It has been 7 days since his last bowel movement, his abdomen is distended, and he just vomited 150 mL of dark brown emesis. In which order should the nurse implement these interventions? (Arrange with the highest priority intervention on top, and lowest priority intervention on bottom.)

Based on the client's status at 1400, the nurse should plan to do which of the following? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing to administer a histamine 2-receptor antagonist to a client with peptic ulcer disease. What is the primary purpose of this drug classification?