The client is to receive an antibiotic 1 gram in 500 ml of fluid intravenously over 2 hours. At what rate will the nurse set the IV pump in mL/hr.?

(Answer as whole number)

During surgery, the nurse makes the following observations about the patient:

• Pulse rises from 68 beats per minute to 110 beats per minute.
• Temperature increases from 36.5 C to 38.50
• Muscles appear rigid.

The circulating nurse anticipates preparation of:

A patient is scheduled for surgery at 1:00 PM today. The nurse knows that surgery will most likely need to be rescheduled when the patient states...

A nurse is caring for a client who is 1-day post-total hip replacement surgery. Assessment findings are as follows.

Assessment

• Vital Signs BP 112/68 mmHg
• Heart rate 75 beats/min. Respirations 18 breaths/min 02 saturation 90%, room air Surgical site clean, dry, intact
• Lung sounds clear upper lobes, diminished lower lobes.
• Pain 2/10

Which action by the nurse is most appropriate at this time?

A patient is receiving Gabapentin (Neurontin), an anticonvulsant, but has no history of seizures. The nurse expects that the patient is receiving this drug for which condition?

In order to prevent dumping syndrome after Gastric Bypass surgery, the nurse will instruct the client to....

A client had surgery yesterday and is reporting abdominal discomfort and lack of appetite. The nurse auscultates the abdomen and does not detect bowel sounds. The nurse suspected which type of bowel obstruction?

The nurse is caring for a preschool child with a cast applied recently for a fractured tibia. Which assessment finding indicates possible compartment syndrome?

The nurse assesses a patient who had a total abdominal hysterectomy 2 days ago. Which information about the patient is most important to communicate to the health care provider?

The nurse is providing care to several patients in an outpatient clinic. Which patient is at highest risk of developing gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)?

A patient is receiving a 3% saline continuous IV infusion for hyponatremia. Which assessment data represents an adverse outcome (side effect) of this infusion?