The nurse is preparing to administer an aminoglycoside antibiotic to a client admitted with a diagnosis of acute diverticulitis.
What is the priority nursing action?

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis who suddenly becomes short of breath, anxious, and restless.

The vital signs are: heart rate 130 beats/minute, respirations 42/minute, blood pressure 90/50, and pulse oximetry is 90%. An intravenous infusion of normal saline is running at 75ml/hr. The nurse elevates the head of the bed and applies nasal oxygen at 2L/min.

What action should the nurse take next?

The nurse is teaching an adult patient with Type 1 diabetes that a primary cause of the development of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is:

The nurse is providing care for a client diagnosed with post-thrombotic syndrome who has a venous stasis ulcer. Which instructions should be given prior to discharge? (Select all that apply)

The nurse is teaching a patient to wash their hands after using the bathroom as an attempt to break the chain of infection.
Between which two links in the chain of infection does this action intervene?

The nurse is monitoring a client receiving gentamicin.
Which of the following would the nurse assess as potential toxic effects of this medication?

To prevent lipodystrophy in a client receiving insulin therapy, what should the nurse instruct the client to do?

The client diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) has a new prescription for clopidogrel. What information should the nurse include when teaching the client about this medication?

The nurse is caring for a client who is being evaluated for possible deep vein thrombosis of the right extremity. Which laboratory result is of most concern to the nurse?

What clinical manifestation should the nurse assess for in a patient with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and ketoacidosis?