A nurse is reviewing agency protocol prior to administering epoetin alfa to a client who has chronic kidney disease.
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a gastric ulcer and a new prescription for ranitidine.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A client who has Graves' disease is prescribed methimazole.
Which of the following effects should the nurse expect to see after the client has taken the medication for 2 months?

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who received a dose of sodium polystyrene sulfonate.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication has been effective?

A nurse is planning to administer a controlled substance to a client who is experiencing pain.
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?

Subcutaneous Heparin Administration.

A nurse is preparing to administer heparin subcutaneously to a client.
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take to minimize bleeding following the injection?

A nurse is assessing a client who is taking an osmotic laxative.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of fluid volume deficit?

A nurse is administering ferrous sulfate elixir to a client who has iron deficiency anemia.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is assessing a client who has Graves' disease and is taking methimazole.
Which of the following findings indicates the client needs a lower dose of the medication?

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving ceftriaxone intravenously.
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an allergic reaction?

A nurse is reviewing a client's medical record before administering acetaminophen 650 mg PO every 6 hr.
Which of the following findings indicates a need for the nurse to notify the provider?