A nurse is caring for a client who refuses a prescribed influenza immunization. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking a glucocorticoid. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the client is experiencing hypokalemia? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is completing an admission assessment for a client who has been taking St. John’s wort. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications can interact with St. John’s wort?

A nurse is caring for a 65-year-old male client in a cardiac clinic. The client was recently discharged from an acute hospital stay for worsening heart failure. Below are the exhibits related to the client’s condition:

Exhibit 1: Nurses’ Notes 2 Weeks Ago

The client was admitted to the hospital two weeks ago with worsening heart failure. He was experiencing significant shortness of breath, fatigue, and 2+ edema on bilateral lower extremities. Upon auscultation, an S3 heart sound was noted, and occasional expiratory wheezing was present. The client was managed with furosemide, captopril, and metoprolol at home, but these medications were not sufficient to control his symptoms.

Exhibit 2: Nurses’ Notes Today

The client reports some improvement in shortness of breath with exertion but continues to feel fatigued. Upon auscultation, an S3 heart sound is still noted, and lung sounds are clear. The client has 1+ edema on the ankles and reports nausea, constipation, and blurred vision.

Exhibit 3: History and Physical

The client was discharged from the hospital two days ago after being treated for worsening heart failure. During the hospitalization, he was prescribed digoxin and a potassium supplement in addition to his existing medications. The client will return to the office in two weeks to review lab work and medication management.

Exhibit 4: Laboratory Results Today

• Digoxin: 2.2 ng/mL (0.8 to 2 ng/mL)
• Potassium: 4.8 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L)

Exhibit 5: Vital Signs Today

• Temperature: 36.8°C (98.2°F)
• Heart rate: 55/min
• Respiratory rate: 16/min
• Blood pressure: 110/80 mm Hg
• Oxygen saturation: 96% on room air

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A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure and is taking digoxin. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse report to the provider as an indication of digoxin toxicity?

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing respiratory depression after taking an excessive dose of oxycodone. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?

A nurse is assessing a client who is taking beclomethasone. Which of the following findings is the priority to report to the provider?

A nurse is caring for a client who received excessive IV fluids in error. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is preparing to administer ketorolac 30 mg IM to a client who is postoperative.

Available is ketorolac 15 mg/mL. How many mL 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 caring for a client who refuses a prescribed influenza immunization. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has osteoporosis and is starting to take oral ibandronate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?