Exhibits

The nurse is caring for the client.

Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse prioritize?

Click to indicate which interventions the nurse would include in the plan of care to support the expected outcomes of adequate epidural anesthesia on the mother and the fetus.

Each column must have a least one but may have more than response option selected

The nurse is caring for an immobile client after spinal surgery. Which action is most important for the nurse to take to prevent postoperative complications?

Following an acute myocardial infarction that occurred two weeks ago, an adult male presents for his follow-up appointment, accompanied by his spouse. He tells the nurse that he has lost his appetite, cannot seem to make decisions, and cannot sleep at night.
Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?

An adult client who is admitted to the mental health unit for treatment of bipolar disorder has a slightly slurred speech pattern and an unsteady gait. Which assessment finding is most important for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider?

Reference Range:

Blood alcohol level (0 to 0.05% (0 to 10.9 mmol/L]

Lithium [0.8 to 1.2 mEq/L (0.8 to 1.2 mmol/L)]

Patient Data

After completing the initial assessment, the nurse has reviewed the 0930 laboratory results of blood specimens obtained in the outpatient clinic.

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The nurse determines that the findings are reflective of

A client is receiving "Heparin Sodium 25,000 Units in 250 mL 5% Dextrose" IV at 7 mL/hour. The healthcare provider changes the prescription to 900 units/hour. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour? (Enter numeric value only.)

The nurse is providing education to a client who experiences recurrent levels of moderate anxiety to situations and perceived stress. In addition to information about prescribed medication and administration, which instruction should the nurse include in the teaching?

After falling down the basement steps, a client is brought to the emergency department. X-ray results confirm that the client's right leg is fractured. Following application of a leg cast, which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?

A client who was admitted with rapid atrial flutter is receiving amiodarone 1 mg/minute via a peripheral IV infusion in the left hand. The unlicensed assistive personal (UAP)  reports to the nurse that the client's heart rate is 90 beats/minute and blood pressure is 110/50 mm Hg. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

The nurse is caring for a client who reports a sudden, severe headache, and facial numbness. The nurse asks the client to smile and observes an uneven smile with facial droop to the right side and a hand grasp strength that is weaker on the right than the left. The client denies a recent history of headaches or trauma. After obtaining vital signs, the nurse should implement which intervention?