Dopamine 5 mcg/kg/minute IV is prescribed for a client who weighs 132 pounds. The pharmacy dispenses a 500 mL IV solution of 0.9% normal saline with dopamine 1600 mg. 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)

When preparing to administer a prescribed medication to a homeless male at a community psychiatric clinic, the client tells the nurse that he usually takes a different dosage. Which action should the nurse take?

The nurse is assigning care of a client with prostatitis to a practical nurse (PN). Which instruction should the nurse provide the PN regarding the care of this client?

The client is a 26-year-old female who was in a car accident 6 months ago that killed her mother, husband, and 2-year-old

She and her father were the only survivors of the crash. She is seeking care for depression.

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The client has returned to work at an accounting firm and has started going to a grief support group. She states she is seeking care from a healthcare professional because her father is worried about her. The client states she only gets 2-3 hours of sleep due to nightmares about the crash.

She states that exercising right after work helps her get better sleep and to relax. She feels that she is "jumpy after the accident, especially when she is in the car. She also stated, " feel so sad that I can't seem to feel anything at all." In addition to her father, the client has a large family and friend support system. She denies alcohol or drug use.

The client is a 49-year-old who reports flu-like symptoms including fever and chest congestion for 4 days. He came to the emergency department (ED last night when he was having more difficulty breathing. He has a history of one-half pack a day cigarette smoking for 20 years. He has no significant medical or surgical history

The client has an oxygen saturation of 96% on 8 L simple face mask. The nurse assesses the client, and he is feeling less restless and anxious. His heart rate is now 79 bpm, blood pressure 119/73 mmHg, and respiratory rate 24.

What are the 3 most important goals that would help the nurse evaluate the treatment of this client at discharge?

The nurse is preparing a dose of teriparatide for a patient. The medication is labeled as “750 mcg/2.4 mL”. How many mL should the nurse administer to deliver a dose of 60 mcg. (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

A client who is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) receives a prescription for metformin 500 mg PO to Which on should the nurse include in this client's teaching plan? (Select all that apply)

While making rounds, the charge nurse notices that a young adult client with asthma who was admitted yesterday is sitting on the side of the bed and leaning over the bedside table. The client is currently receiving oxygen at 2 liters/minute via nasal cannula. The client is wheezing and is using pursed-lip breathing. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

The nurse is performing a routine assessment of an IV site for a client receiving both IV fluids and medications through the line. The client reports tenderness when the nurse touches the arm above the site. Which finding should the nurse expect which will require immediate intervention?

A mother calls the nurse to report that at 0900 she administered an oral dose of digoxin to her 4-month-old infant, but at 0920 the baby vomited the medicine. Which instruction should the nurse provide to this mother?

Three hours after birth, a newborn becomes jittery and tachypneic. What should the nurse do first?