A client who weighs 176 pounds receives a prescription for norepinephrine 2 mcg/min intravenously (IV). The IV bag is labeled, "Norepinephrine 4 mg in dextrose 5% in water (D;W) 1,000 mL." How many mL/hour should the nurse program the infusion pump? (Enter numerical value only.).

A client is admitted to the intensive care unit with diabetes insipidus due to a pituitary gland tumor.

Which potential complication should the nurse monitor closely?

A client who is receiving radiation treatment for laryngeal cancer has developed xerostomia and mucositis.

The nurse determines the client has an imbalanced nutritional intake and is consuming less than body requirements.

Which factor is the most likely cause for this problem?

The nurse is caring for a client who reports sudden right-sided numbness and weakness of the arm and leg.

The nurse also observes a distinct right-sided facial droop.

After reporting the findings to the healthcare provider, the nurse receives several prescriptions for the client, including a STAT Computerized tomography scan of the head.

Which action should the nurse take first?

A nurse is providing education to a group of healthcare professionals about suicide and suicidal ideation.
Which of the following statements accurately describes suicidal ideation?

A nurse is planning recreational activities for a group of patients who are receiving rehabilitation and restorative care.
Which of the following factors should the nurse consider when selecting appropriate activities? (Select all that apply.).

Which computer documentation indicates that activities to prevent postoperative venous stasis were performed correctly?

A 5-year-old child with a history of a waddling gait and frequent falls is brought into the hospital for diagnostic testing.
When explaining the diagnostic testing to the parents, the nurse should provide information based on which understanding of the underlying disease pathology?

A male preoperative client who has already signed the informed consent for a surgical procedure confides in the practical nurse (PN) that he is really frightened and unsure about undergoing the surgery. Which priority action should the PN take?

Which client is best to assign to the practical nurse (PN) who is assisting the registered nurse (RN) with the care of a group of clients?

A nurse is caring for a client who has variant angina and is prescribed verapamil.

Which of the following are expected outcomes of this medication? (Select all that apply.)