An adult client receives a prescription for diphenhydramine 15 mL PO every 12 hours PRN for pruritus. The bottle is labeled, "Diphenhydramine 12.5 mg/5 mL." What is the total daily dose in mg that the client receives? (Enter numerical value only.)

A female client is admitted with abdominal pain, possibly due to a gastric ulcer. Two days after admission, the client reports feeling nervous and tremulous. Further assessment reveals that the client's family is bringing a gin and tonic each night to help her relax. Which action(s) should the nurse take? Select all that apply.

Which laboratory values are critical for the nurse to monitor for a client who is experiencing a thyrotoxic crisis?

A client with Addison's disease becomes weak, confused, and dehydrated following the onset of an acute viral infection. The client's laboratory values include a sodium of 129 mEq/L (129 mmol/L), a glucose of 54 mg/dL (2.97 mmol/L), and a potassium of 5.3 mEq/L (5.3 mmol/L). When reporting the findings to the healthcare provider, the nurse anticipates a prescription for which intravenous medication?

Reference Range

Sodium [136 to 145 mEq/L (136 to 145 mmol/L)]

Glucose [74 to 106 mg/dL (4.1 to 5.9 mmol/L)]

Potassium (3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L (3.5 to 5.0 mmol/L)]

The nurse is caring for a client who underwent a right lobectomy for lung cancer 24 hours ago and has a single chest tube on the right side. Which intervention(s) should the nurse plan to implement? Select all that apply.

A parent brings their child, who has a history of asthma, to the emergency room. The child is wheezing and speaking one word between each breath. The child is anxious, tachycardic, and has labored respirations. Which assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain?

A client arrives to the emergency department with chest pain after taking sildenafil. Based on the client's history, which medication should the nurse withhold?

The nurse is administering multiple prescribed vaccines to a toddler. Which strategy should the nurse prioritize to reduce the duration of pain?

A client who is admitted after an episode of status epilepticus is stabilized. Which finding should the nurse use to determine the client's risk for recurrence of seizure activity?

An older adult client with a history of heart failure is admitted with influenza and requests assistance to sit up in bed to eat lunch. The nurse observes the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) wearing a gown and gloves to assist the client. Which action should the nurse take?

The client asks the diabetic nurse educator to clarify what the Registered Dietician told her about the content and timing of her meals.
Which 3 responses should the diabetic nurse educator provide?