A patient in active labor is prescribed oxytocin 12 milliunits/min intravenously (IV). The IV bag contains 5 units of oxytocin in 500 mL of lactated Ringer’s solution.

How many mL/hour should the nurse set the infusion pump to? (Enter numerical value only) .

The current vital signs for a primipara who delivered vaginally during the previous shift are: temperature 100.4° F (38° C), heart rate 58 beats/minute, respiratory rate 16 breaths/minute, and blood pressure 130/74 mm Hg. Which action should the nurse implement?

The nurse finds that an infant admitted for surgical repair of an inguinal hernia voids a urinary stream from the ventral surface of the penis.
What action should the nurse take?

How should the risk of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) and Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) be evaluated?

A 3-year-old female patient woke up this morning feeling agitated and with a fever of 103.4° F (39.7° C). She was crying yesterday and reported back pain.

She has a history of asthma controlled by daily cetirizine and occasional albuterol.

She has had two urinary tract infections (UTIs) in the past 4 months.

Given the patient’s history and current condition, which condition is she most likely experiencing, what actions should the nurse take, and what parameters should the nurse monitor?

During the admission procedure of a school-age child, the child states, “I’m going to have an operation.”. What is the best response for the nurse to provide to this child?

A 3-year-old male was brought into the emergency room this morning with a sudden onset of “fast and noisy breathing”. After reading the history and physical, the nurse suspects the child has

The nurse is evaluating the growth and development of a 3-year-old child.
Which speech and language skills should the nurse identify as normal developmental milestones for this child?

The nurse is caring for a client who has just had a 5% dextrose IV line initiated and is reporting moderate to severe pain and a low-grade fever following a minor procedure. The nurse reviews the provider’s anticipated orders.

Which medications should the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider will order? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client who is 40-weeks gestation in active labor and has received epidural anesthesia.

What is the most important assessment for the nurse to conduct following the administration of epidural anesthesia?

The nurse receives 2 newborns within the first minutes after a vaginal delivery and intervenes to establish adequate respirations.
What is the priority issue that the nurse should address to ensure the newborn’s survival?