. A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride 1 L IV to infuse over 8 hr. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing set is 15 gtts/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has atrial fibrillation. When documenting the quality of the client's pulse, which of the following terms should the nurse use?

A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 20 mEq. The amount available is potassium chloride liquid 40 mEq/15 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 reinforcing discharge teaching for a client who will be taking warfarin (Coumadin) at home. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the risks while taking this medication?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has right-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is preparing to administer hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg PO every 8 hr. The amount available is hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg/tab. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth/whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings is a classic presentation of left-sided heart failure?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has heart failure, prior to the administration of furosemide (Lasix). For which of the following findings should the nurse withhold the medication?

A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from a client who reports dyspnea and fatigue. The nurse determines that the client also has tachycardia and edema. Which of the following disorders should the nurse suspect?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching about warfarin with a client who has a new onset of atrial fibrillation. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client to a medical surgical unit following a fall at home.

Diagnostic results:

Complete blood count:

Biochemical tests:

The nurse is discussing the client's treatment plan with the provider. For each potential provider's prescription, click to specify if the potential prescription is anticipated, nonessential, or contraindicated for the client. Each column should only be selected once.