How should the nurse evaluate the client's motor ability and function?

A patient is ordered 1 unit of packed red blood cells (250mL) to be transfused over 120 minutes. The drop factor on the tubing is 15 gtt/mL. At what rate should the nurse regulate the IV (gtt/min)? (round to the nearest whole number)

The nurse is caring for a client receiving their second unit of Packed Red Blood Cells for an initial hemoglobin. The client appears flushed and complains of itching and urticaria. After following protocol (stopping transfusion, running 0.9% normal saline) and notifying the health care provider, the nurse would prepare to administer:

The nurse is caring for a client who presents with a chemical burn to the right hand, what should the nurse do first?

A client has sustained a crush injury to the abdomen as the result of an industrial accident. The initial assessment and interventions have been carried out. The vital signs are stable and the family is at the bedside. The client is complaining of bilateral flank pain. What is the priority nursing action for this client now?

The nurse in the ICU is assessing a client who sustained blunt abdominal trauma. The client has received 3 liters of crystalloid solution in the Emergency Department and 5 units of Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs) in the Operating Room. What assessment finding would the nurse report to the physician IMMEDIATELY?

A young adult is admitted to the emergency department after a motor vehicle crash. The client has severe pain in the right chest due to impact with the steering wheel. Which is the priority client goal?

The nurse is testing the function of cranial nerve XI (Spinal accessory nerve). Which finding would the nurse expect if the nerve is intact?

The nurse is caring for a client with 40% full thickness burned total body surface area (TBSA) in the Emergency Department. The nurse is awaiting transfer to a regional burn center within 20 minutes. What is the most appropriate initial wound care management while awaiting transfer?

A nurse is performing an initial interview of a client who has a neurologic deficit. Which actions by the nurse are MOST appropriate? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

The nurse is caring for a client with a spinal cord injury at C3. The nurse notices on the cardiac monitor a heart rate of 30 beats per minute & upon assessment of the patient, a change in mental status. What medication does the nurse anticipate will be ordered by the physician STAT?