A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant and is experiencing premature contractions. The client has a new prescription for nifedipine 10 mg three times per day. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in 0.9% sodium chloride 250 mL IV to infuse over 4 hr to a pregnant client who has a blood glucose level of 65 mg/dL. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/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 reviewing a new prescription for propranolol 200 mg PO daily divided in equal doses every 12 hr for a client who has migraine headaches during the premenstrual period. Available is propranolol solution 4 mg/mL. How many mL should the client self-administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant and is experiencing premature contractions. The client has a new prescription for nifedipine 10 mg three times per day. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is preparing to administer potassium 0.4 mEq/kg/hr to a newborn who weighs 6.7 lb. Available is potassium 10 mEq in 0.9% sodium chloride 100 mL. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is preparing to administer oxycodone 10 mg PO every 6 hr PRN for severe pain to a client who is postpartum following a cesarean birth. Available is oxycodone 5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (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 heparin 5,000 units subcutaneous to a client who is postpartum. Available is heparin solution for injection 10,000 units/mL. After validating the dosage with another nurse. 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 in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who has a new prescription for nystatin cream 100,000 units/g to the affected area. The nurse should recognize that which of the following elements of the prescription requires clarification by the provider?

A nurse is preparing to administer ciprofloxacin 0.5 g PO to a client who has a postpartum infection. Available is ciprofloxacin 250 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse plan to administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is admitting a client to the postpartum unit and is reviewing the client's prescribed medications. The nurse should clarify which of the following prescriptions with the provider?

A nurse is preparing to administer glyburide 5 mg PO to a client who has gestational diabetes. Available is glyburide 2.5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)