As a result of the Adult Protective Services investigation, additional care has been established for the client including physical and occupational therapy twice weekly and a home health aide to provide assistance with activities of daily living.

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The nurse is teaching a primigravida about preeclampsia. What finding(s) are indicators of preeclampsia and should be reported to the healthcare provider? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client with the sexually transmitted infection (STI) genital herpes. The client reports having sex with multiple partners. Which response should the nurse provide?

Dopamine hydrochloride IV at 2 mcg/kg/minute is prescribed to promote renal perfusion for a client weighing 198 lbs. The pharmacy sends a pre-mixed bag of dopamine containing 400 mg in 250 mL dextrose 5% in water (DSW). An IV pump is available that provides a precision infusion rate to a tenth of a mL. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

A client with a history of heart failure arrives at the emergency department describing an onset of fatigue and weakness. The client has been taking spironolactone 50 mg tablets PO every day. The nurse receives report from the lab that the client has a serum potassium level of 6.2 mEq/L (6.2 mmol/L). Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?

A client on the cardiac telemetry unit unexpectedly begins manifesting ventricular fibrillation and the advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) team defibrillates the client, restoring a normal sinus rhythm. Later in the day, a family member questions why the code was called, telling the nurse that the client has a living will. How should the nurse respond?

An older adult male reporting abdominal pain is admitted to the hospital from a long-term care facility. It has been 7 days since his last bowel movement, his abdomen is distended, and he just vomited 150 mL of dark brown emesis. In which order should the nurse implement these interventions? (Arrange with the highest priority intervention on top, and lowest priority intervention on bottom.)

A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) receives a prescription for chest physiotherapy (CPT) to help mobilize secretions. Following the therapy, which finding indicates to the nurse that the intervention was effective?

To auscultate for a carotid bruit, the nurse places the stethoscope at what location (Select the correct location on the image. To change, click on a new location.)

The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who is scheduled for a cholecystectomy. Which result is most important for the nurse to report to the surgeon? Reference Range
Glucose [74 to 106 mg/dL (4.1 to 5.9 mmol/L)] Creatine [0.5-1.1 mg/dL (44 to 97 μmol/L)]

Potassium (3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L (3.5 to 5.0 mmol/L)] Hemoglobin [16 to 18 g/dL (160 to 180 g/L)] 

A child with an Escherichia coli urinary tract infection is receiving a secondary infusion of gentamicin 60 mg every 8 hours IV to infuse over 30 minutes. The pharma delivers the medication diluted in a 50 mL bag of saline. How many ml/hour should the nurse regulate the Infusion pump? (Enter the numeric value only.)