A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 100 mg PO every 8 hr to a toddler who weighs 20 kg. The recommended dosage range is 20 to 25 mg/kg/day. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?

A nurse is preparing to administer hydrocortisone 100 mg IM daily to a client. Available is hydrocortisone 250 mg/2 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing thromboembolism in the post surgical setting?

A nurse is observing the closed chest drainage system of a client who is 24 hr post thoracotomy. The nurse notes slow, steady bubbling in the suction control chamber. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Which of the following medications from a client's medication list would increase their surgical risk?

Which of the following is a potential consequence of consuming alcohol prior to an outpatient surgical procedure involving anesthesia?

During new employee orientation, a nurse is explaining how to prevent IV infections. Which of the following statements by an orientee indicates understanding of the preventive strategies?

A nurse is preparing to administer ampicillin 500 mg via intermittent IV bolus over 30 min. Available is 500 mg ampicillin in 50 mL dextrose 5% in water (D5W). The nurse should set the 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 teaches a post-operative patient about preventing atelectasis. Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding?

During the preoperative period, what is the nurse's responsibility regarding informed consent?

The nurse emphasizes the importance of deep breathing and coughing exercises post-operatively to prevent complications. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of these exercises?