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?

Heparin 7,000 units is ordered. Heparin 5,000 units per ml is available. How many milliliters (ml) should the nurse administer?

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

A nurse is caring for a client who is 1-day post-total hip replacement surgery. Assessment findings are as follows.

Assessment

• Vital Signs BP 112/68 mmHg
• Heart rate 75 beats/min. Respirations 18 breaths/min 02 saturation 90%, room air Surgical site clean, dry, intact
• Lung sounds clear upper lobes, diminished lower lobes.
• Pain 2/10

Which action by the nurse is most appropriate at this time?

In replying to a client's questions about the seriousness of the chronic kidney disease (CKD), the nurse knows that the stage of CKD is based on what?

A school nurse is performing screening examinations for scoliosis. Which signs of scoliosis should the nurse assess for?

The nurse is caring for a patient who had abdominal surgery yesterday and is receiving morphine through patient controlled analgesia (PCA). What action by the nurse is a priority?

In order to prevent dumping syndrome after Gastric Bypass surgery, the nurse will instruct the client to....

As a nurse caring for a school-age child, the nurse may anticipate which primary stressor/fear?

The nurse is admitting a client diagnosed with acute renal failure (ARF). The nursing assessment will prioritize ...

A child is admitted to the hospital and diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease. The nurse should evaluate the patient for which most likely associated symptoms?