A patient is receiving Gabapentin (Neurontin), an anticonvulsant, but has no history of seizures. The nurse expects that the patient is receiving this drug for which condition?

A client's Sodium level is 128 meq/L. The nurse knows that a likely cause of this lab finding is:

An older adult client fell while getting out of bed. Which assessment finding indicates a possible hip fracture?

A client sustained a left femur fracture 3 hours ago. Initial vital signs and assessment were within normal limits with the exception of left leg pain.

The nurse re-assesses the client and documents the following:

• Temp: 37.2 C Pain: 7/10-chest 5/10 left leg.
• Pulse: 110 bpm
• Respirations: 40 breaths per min, labored 02 saturation: 88%
• Neuro: A&O x 3. Anxious Skin: Petechiae to neck and anterior chest.

Based on this assessment, which action is appropriate at this time?

The client is to receive an antibiotic 1 gram in 500 ml of fluid intravenously over 2 hours. At what rate will the nurse set the IV pump in mL/hr.?

(Answer as whole number)

The nurse suspects the 4-year-old client is having a recurrence of minimal change nephrotic syndrome (MCNS). Which signs or symptoms would the nurse observe in the client?

A patient is being discharged 4 days after hip arthroplasty using the posterior approach. Which patient action requires intervention by the nurse?

The nurse provides education to a female patient diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. Which patient statements indicate a correct understanding of iron deficiency?

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

A client is admitted with Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA). The client asks the nurse "Why did this happen? I have been taking my insulin as prescribed and following my diet carefully" The nurse reviews the client's chart and realizes that this emergency may be related to which common causes of DKA?

A patient has been treated for lung cancer for 3 years. Over the past few months, the patient has noticed that the opioid analgesic is not helping as much as it had previously and more medication is needed for the same pain relief. The nurse is aware that this patient is experiencing which of these?

During surgery, the nurse makes the following observations about the patient:

• Pulse rises from 68 beats per minute to 110 beats per minute.
• Temperature increases from 36.5 C to 38.50
• Muscles appear rigid.

The circulating nurse anticipates preparation of: