The healthcare provider prescribes dopamine 2 mcg/kg/min intravenously (IV) for client who weighs 60 kg. The IV bag contains dopamine 200 mg in dextrose 5% in water (DW) 250 mL. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour? (Enter numerical value only.)

A client who weighs 65 kg receives a prescription for lorazepam 44 mcg/kg intravenously to be administered 20 minutes before a scheduled procedure. The medication is available in 2 mg/mL vial. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

The nurse is preparing to administer a suspension ampicillin labeled, 250 mg/5 mL, to a child with impetigo. The prescription is for 500 mg four times a day. How many mL should the child receive per day?

(Enter numeric value only.)

An older client with a history of heart failure and admitted to the medical unit after falling at home and has become increasingly confused. The client's spouse is designated as the client's power of attorney.

When reporting to the healthcare provider using SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) communication, which information should the nurse provide first?

The nurse is providing care to a client having surgery to repair a retinal detachment to the left eye. Which intervention should the nurse implement during the postoperative period?

Click to mark whether the following are signs and symptoms of cerebral edema, respiratory distress, or both.

A client is admitted to the surgical intensive care unit following the removal of a large portion of the intestines due to a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The client begins to display signs of septic shock and a sepsis protocol is initiated. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in the plan of care?

The nurse is performing an admission assessment for a newborn who has asymmetrical buttocks. Which assessment test results should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?

A client develops urticaria on the trunk and neck shortly after a secondary infusion of piperacillin is initiated. In which, order should the nurse implement these interventions? (Arrange the actions in order of priority, with the highest priority first, and least priority last or at the bottom.)

A 3-year-old boy was successfully toilet trained prior to his admission to the hospital for injuries sustained from a fall. His parents are very concerned that the child has regressed in his toileting behaviors. Which information should the nurse provide to the parents?

A client who recently received a prescription for ramelteon to treat sleep deprivation reports experiencing severe side effects since taking the drug. Which side effect should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?