A nurse is caring for a client who has endocarditis. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a potential complication?

A nurse is preparing to start an IV infusion of lactated Ringer’s for a client who sustained a burn injury.

The client is prescribed 5,200 mL of fluid over the first 24 hr. How many mL/hr should the nurse set the pump to infuse for the first 8 hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.

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

A nurse is preparing to administer ziprasidone 10 mg IM every 6 hr. Available is ziprasidone 20 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth.

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

The nurse reviews a primary health care provider’s prescriptions and notes that a topical nitrate is prescribed. The nurse notes that acetaminophen is prescribed to be administered before the nitrate.
The nurse implements the prescription with which understanding about why acetaminophen is prescribed?

A nurse is caring for an 84-year-old male client in the medical unit.

The client was admitted from a provider’s office with complaints of fatigue, dizziness, and shortness of breath. The nurse reviews the client’s medical records to prepare the client’s plan of care.

Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client’s progress.

A nurse is providing teaching to a client about preventing skin cancer. Which of the following client statements indicates a need for further teaching?

A nurse is talking with a client who has cholelithiasis and is about to undergo an oral cholangiogram. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse understanding of the procedure?

A nurse is assessing a client who is 48 hours postoperative following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

A nurse is caring for a client who sustained a femur fracture in an automobile accident and is placed into skin traction.
The nurse may remove the weights from the traction device if which of the following occurs?

A nurse in a clinic is caring for a female client who has a new diagnosis of acne vulgaris on her cheeks. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching plan for this client?

Upon assessment, Cullen’s sign is noted. What complication of acute pancreatitis would the nurse suspect that the client might have?