A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving a transfusion of packed RBCs.
The client reports chills, headache, low-back pain, and a feeling of "tightness" in his chest.
The nurse should identify that the client has developed which of the following types of transfusion reactions?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for lactated Ringer's IV 4,080 mL/24 hr. The nurse should set the IV infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr to administer half the total volume in 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 caring for a 2-month-old infant who has heart failure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to the medical-surgical unit.

Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options.

The nurse anticipates the client will likely require an

A nurse is assessing a child who has bacterial pneumonia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?

A nurse is caring for a client who is immobile. Which of the following interventions is appropriate to prevent contracture?

Client reports to clinic for monthly prenatal visit. Client is at 20 weeks of gestation. Since last visit, client reports concern about the occurrence of intermittent mild backaches, increased heartburn, generalized itching, and vaginal discharge. Which one of the following statements should the nurse include in the clients teaching? Select all that apply

The nurse reviews the entries in the medical record.

Admission Assessment 0900:
Client reports, "I'm bloated and my stomach hurts." History of prior illness: Client reports a 3-week history of gnawing abdominal pain. Client states, "It's a burning sensation that radiates to my back. I think I've lost a little weight too." Reports one episode of dark, tarry stool. No vomiting. Client reports pain is worse about 1 hr after eating a meal. Past medical history: Osteoarthritis
Social history: Recently divorced, drinks in moderation (3 to 4 drinks per week), smokes tobacco
Current medications:

Ibuprofen 800 mg three times daily PRN arthritis pain Physical Examination:

General: client appears uncomfortable, diaphoretic

Head, ears, eyes, nose, and throat (HEENT): oropharynx clear, mucous membranes moist and pale
Respiratory: bilateral breath sounds clear

Gastrointestinal: epigastric tenderness to palpation, no rebound tenderness or guarding Neurological: oriented x 3 (person, place, and time)

The nurse is ready to begin. For each potential nursing action, specify if the action is indicated or not indicated for the client.
Nursing Actions

A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the facility's computerized documentation system. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A nurse is planning care for a toddler who has epiglottitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?