A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who is taking erythropoietin. Which of the following results indicates the medication is effective?

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who is taking erythropoietin. Which of the following results indicates the medication is effective?

A nurse is planning care for a client who is experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?

A nurse is teaching a client who is taking methotrexate and has stomatitis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is preparing to administer ketorolac to a client. Which of the following conditions should the nurse include as a contraindication for taking this medication?

A nurse is assessing a client who has a urinary tract infection and is taking sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of an allergic reaction?

A nurse is caring for afemale client in an outpatient clinic.

Nurses' Notes

Day 1:

Client is seen by provider for routine follow-up after being started on oxcarbazepine 150mg PO twice a day, last week. Client reports no nausea, headache, dizziness, or ataxia. Provider increased oxcarbazepine to 300 mg PO twice a day. Client is to return for a follow-up in 2 weeks.

Day 14:

Client returns for follow-up after increasing oxcarbazepine dosage. Client reports starting to have mild headaches earlier this week. Also states, "Yesterday I was very nauseated and threw up before breakfast." When talking to client they have difficulty remembering the times they are taking their oxcarbazepine. Client reports using oral contraceptives as the only means of birth control.

Laboratory Results

Day 14:

Hct 40% (37% to 47%)

Hgb 13g/dL (12 to 16g/dL)

Sodium 124 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L)

Vitals Signs

Day 14:

Temperature 36.3° C (97.4° F)

Heart rate 86/min

Blood pressure 110/66 mm Hg

Respiratory rate 16/min

A nurse in an outpatient clinic is providing teaching to a female client who has hyperthyroidism about a new prescription for methimazole. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an IV infusion of potassium chloride. Which of the following complications should the nurse recognize as an indication to discontinue the infusion?

A nurse is assessing a client who is withdrawing from opioid use. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is preparing to administer an intradermal injection for a tuberculin screening. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should take. (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the order of performance. Use all the steps.)