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 reviewing a client’s prescriptions and notices that the dosage of one medication is three times the usual dose.The prescribing provider is unavailable for several days. What should the nurse do next?

A nurse is caring for a patient with pneumonia who has been on oxygen therapy for several days.
Which of the following symptoms should the nurse recognize as a potential adverse effect of oxygen therapy?

A nurse is assisting a charge nurse with room assignments.
There is one private room available on the unit to accommodate a client who needs airborne precautions.Which client should be assigned to this room?

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

A nurse is about to take a client’s oral temperature, but the client has just consumed some ice chips. What should the nurse do next?

A nurse is assisting an older adult client in the hallway for the first time since admission. The client has brought a standard walker from home.To ensure the client’s safety and proper use of the walker, which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is assessing an elderly patient receiving palliative care who exhibits Cheyne-Stokes respirations. Which of the following characteristics should the nurse identify as indicative of this respiratory pattern?

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 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?