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

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 nurse is explaining the alteration in normal function to a patient recently diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which etiology contributing to GERD does the nurse include in the teaching session?

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?

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

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:

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)

After the insertion of an arteriovenous graft (AVG) in the right forearm, a patient complains of pain and coldness of the right fingers. Which action should the nurse take?

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

What are the most important nursing interventions for clients with possible renal calculi? List two.

Which finding indicates to the nurse that the current therapies are effective for a patient with acute adrenal insufficiency?