A nurse is assessing a client who has a continuous IV infusion. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is a manifestation of fluid overload?

A nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia. The client refuses to take the prescribed medication and states they would like to try saw palmetto. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse in a provider's office is evaluating the effectiveness of alendronate for a client who has osteoporosis. Which of the following diagnostic results should the nurse review?

A nurse is assessing a client who has a urinary tract infection and is taking sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of an allergic reaction?

A nurse is caring for afemale client in an outpatient clinic.

Nurses' Notes

Day 1:

Client is seen by provider for routine follow-up after being started on oxcarbazepine 150mg PO twice a day, last week. Client reports no nausea, headache, dizziness, or ataxia. Provider increased oxcarbazepine to 300 mg PO twice a day. Client is to return for a follow-up in 2 weeks.

Day 14:

Client returns for follow-up after increasing oxcarbazepine dosage. Client reports starting to have mild headaches earlier this week. Also states, "Yesterday I was very nauseated and threw up before breakfast." When talking to client they have difficulty remembering the times they are taking their oxcarbazepine. Client reports using oral contraceptives as the only means of birth control.

Laboratory Results

Day 14:

Hct 40% (37% to 47%)

Hgb 13g/dL (12 to 16g/dL)

Sodium 124 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L)

Vitals Signs

Day 14:

Temperature 36.3° C (97.4° F)

Heart rate 86/min

Blood pressure 110/66 mm Hg

Respiratory rate 16/min

A nurse is preparing to administer vancomycin IV to a client. Which of the following medications may interact with vancomycin?

A nurse in an outpatient clinic is providing teaching to a female client who has hyperthyroidism about a new prescription for methimazole. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse administers the wrong dose of medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement first?

A nurse is teaching a client who is being treated for depression with escitalopram. Which of the following statements by the client should the nurse identify as an adverse effect?

A nurse is preparing to administer methylprednisolone sodium succinate 80 mg IV bolus. The nurse reconstitutes the 125 mg in the vial in powder form to 2 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is caring for a client who has opioid use disorder and is experiencing withdrawal. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?