An older adult client is preparing for discharge following a myocardial infarction (MI). The nurse is reviewing the prescribed cardiac diet and exercise instructions with the client. Which action should the nurse implement while teaching?

Before leaving the room of a client who is confused, the nurse observes that a half bow knot was used to attach the client's wrist restraints to the movable portion of the client's bed frame. Which action should the nurse take before leaving the room?

A female client with aphasia is trying to verbalize feelings to the nurse and states, "I want...," but does not finish the statement. How should the nurse respond to this unfinished statement?

The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who reports experiencing shortness of breath and observes 2+ pitting edema in the lower extremities. The nurse should contact the healthcare provider (HCP) prior to the administration of which medication?

The parent of a child born with a myelomeningocele asks the nurse, "What did I do to deserve this?" Which response is most helpful?

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)]

Dopamine 5 mcg/kg/minute IV is prescribed for a client who weighs 132 pounds. The pharmacy dispenses a "Dopamine 1600 mg in 500 mL 0.9% normal saline IV solution." The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

Which oral medication can the nurse safely cut in half?

The nurse is caring for a client with the sexually transmitted infection (STI) syphilis. The client reports having sex with someone who had many partners. Which response should the nurse provide?

A male client reports that he recently experienced an episode of chest pressure and breathlessness when he was jogging. The client expresses concern because both of his deceased parents had heart disease and his father had diabetes. He lives with his partner, is a vegetarian, and takes atenolol which maintains his blood pressure at 130/74 mm Hg. Which risk factor(s) should the nurse explore further with the client? Select all that apply.

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