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 patient is scheduled for surgery at 1:00 PM today. The nurse knows that surgery will most likely need to be rescheduled when the patient states...

A client is admitted with protein-calorie malnutrition and is receiving supplemental feedings through a naso-duodenal tube. Which assessment finding indicates that the client's nutritional status is improving?

An older patient who had knee replacement surgery 2 days ago can only tolerate being out of bed with physical therapy once a day. Which problem should the nurse identify as a priority for this patient?

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)

Therapeutic management for an adolescent with Crohn's Disease includes which treatment?

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:

Which information obtained by the nurse about a patient who has been taking prednisone 40 mg daily for 3 weeks is most important to report to the health care provider?

Antacids will help reduce the heart burn symptoms associated with gastro-esophageal reflux by ...

The nurse is caring for a preschool child with a cast applied recently for a fractured tibia. Which assessment finding indicates possible compartment syndrome?

The nurse is providing care to several patients in an outpatient clinic. Which patient is at highest risk of developing gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)?