A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 100 mcg orally to a patient with hypothyroidism. The available levothyroxine is in 50 mcg tablets.
How many tablets should the nurse administer?

A nurse is reinforcing home safety information with an older adult client.
Which of the following statements indicates that the client needs further instruction?

A nurse is caring for a postoperative patient following abdominal surgery. The surgeon has prescribed a clear liquid diet.Which of the following items should the nurse include on the patient’s lunch tray?

A nurse is at a social event when another guest suddenly coughs weakly once, grasps her throat with her hands, and is unable to speak.
What action should the nurse take?

A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 350 mg PO. The available amoxicillin is 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number.)

Upon auscultating a client’s lungs, the nurse identifies crackles in the left posterior base. What action should the nurse take?

A nurse in a long-term care facility is taking care of a patient who is unresponsive. What action should the nurse take when performing oral hygiene for the patient?

A nurse is caring for a patient who frequently attempts to remove his feeding tube. A family member requests that a restraint be applied.
Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?

A nurse is reinforcing home safety instructions for a patient with a history of falls.
Which statement should the nurse identify as an indication that the patient understands the instructions?

A nurse is preparing to administer vitamin K intramuscularly to a newborn. Which of the following muscles should the nurse use for the injection?

A nurse is discussing with a patient who has reported acute lower back pain after lifting heavy boxes. What information should the nurse emphasize?