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The nurse is implementing the plan of care.

For each body system, click to specify the potential nursing intervention that would be appropriate for the care of the client. Each body system may support more than one potential nursing intervention. Each category must have at least one response option selected.

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.)

An adolescent client with non-union of a comminuted fracture of the tibia is admitted with osteomyelitis. The healthcare provider collects bone aspirate specimens for culture and sensitivity and applies a cast to the adolescent's lower leg. Which action should the nurse implement next?

An adult client with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) is to be admitted within the next hour to the medical unit from the emergency department. The client's laboratory findings indicate that

the serum glucose is 175 mg/dL (9.63 mmol/L) and the A1c is 9%. 
When requesting a dinner tray for the client, which menu should the nurse select?

Reference Ranges:

Blood glucose [74 to 106 mg/dL (4.1 to 5.9 mmol/L)] HbA1C [Good diabetic control: less than 7%]

In formulating the nursing care plan for a client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, which nursing problem has the highest priority?

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?

The nurse is monitoring a client with Cushing's disease in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) after a hypophysectomy. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in the client's plan of care?

An adult client with severe depression was admitted to the psychiatric unit yesterday evening. Although the client ran a marathon one year ago, his spouse notes that the client no longer runs, but sits and watches television most of the day. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in this client's plan of care for today?

A client with a history of adrenal insufficiency is admitted to the intensive care unit with an acute adrenal crisis. The client is complaining of nausea and joint pain. Vital signs are: temperature 102° F (38.9° C), heart rate 138 beats/minute, blood pressure 80/60 mm Hg. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

The nurse plans to collect a 24-hour urine specimen for a creatinine clearance test. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the CLIENT?

The nurse is preparing to administer a narcotic analgesic to a client with a fractured femur who also has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?