In reviewing the electrolytes of a patient, the nurse notes the serum potassium level has increased from 4.3 mEq/L to 5.9 mEq/L. Which assessment does the nurse initiate first to prevent further harm?

A nurse is performing a musculoskeletal assessment on an older adult. What normal Physiological changes of aging does the nurse expect?

The nurse receives an order to draw a peak level on a patient prescribed Gentamicin via Intravenous (IV) infusion. When is the best time for the nurse to draw this peak level?

Mrs. Kalen is a 70-year-old female who has arrived at the ER due to persistent vomiting for two days now. She appears to be lethargic and weak and has myalgia. She is noted to have dry mucus membranes and her capillary refill takes >4 seconds. She is diagnosed as having gastroenteritis and dehydration. Measurement of arterial blood gas shows pH 7.5, PaO2 85 mm Hg, PaCO2 40 mm Hg, and HCO3 34 mmol/L. Based on the acid-base interruption from Mrs. Kalen, what can the nurse anticipate the treatment will be for correcting this imbalance?

A nurse practitioner orders 1 liter of 0.9% normal saline to infuse over 6 hours. How many milliliters per hour will the nurse program the IV infusion device? Round off.

You're working as a triage nurse during a disaster situation. Based on the triage color code tags placed on each of the wounded, which tag color represents the wounded who has the highest priority of being treated first?

The nurse is delegating ambulation for a client to an experienced Patient Care Technician (PCT).Which teaching will the nurse provide to the PCT? (Select all that apply.)

A client is suffering from osteoarthritis in the knees and the nurse is providing care. The nurse is assessing the client's pain level and pain tolerance. Based on the nurse's understanding of pain, the nurse knows that a client's pain tolerance is most likely relieved by which of the following?

What discharge teaching will the nurse provide to a patient who has gastric bypass surgery? Select all that apply.

A 74-year-old female older adult was admitted to the ER with Shortness of breath, lethargy, and dry oral mucosa. The patient reports being thirsty, and no complaints of pain are noted. BP is 90/50, HR 122, temperature 100, and pulse ox is 94%. The patient is started on IV therapy and has been diagnosed with Dehydration. Her height is 5 Feet, 3 inches and her current weight is 98 pounds. Dark scanty urine present, NKDA or NKFA and has a history of gout, falls, and loss of appetite.

After reviewing the patient's information, identify all pertinent assessment data that is important and of immediate concern.

Select all that apply.

Which medication should the nurse anticipate being used first in the emergency department for relief of severe respiratory distress related to asthma?