The healthcare provider prescribes interferon beta-1b 0.125 mg every other day for a client with multiple sclerosis. The nurse reconstitutes the single-use vial of powder labeled, "0.3 mg with 2 mL of sterile water." How many mL should the nurse administer to the client? (Enter the numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

The nurse is admitting a client with possible tuberculosis (TB). The client is placed in a private room with airborne precautions pending diagnostic test results. Which diagnostic test should the nurse review to confirm the diagnosis of TB?

A client is being cared for in the emergency department with acute abdominal pain and a provisional diagnosis of pancreatitis. The nurse assesses the client and obtains the results from laboratory studies. Which information is most valuable in reporting the client's status to the healthcare provider?

An adult client who was admitted yesterday with bilateral pneumonia has congested breath sounds, an oxygen saturation of 94% on room air, and an oral temperature of 100° F (37.8° C). The client has a weak cough effort and is using accessory muscles to breathe. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

The nurse is caring for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who develops an onset of dyspnea, tachypnea with coughing. After positioning the client upright, which action should the nurse take next?

Patient Data

Mark whether the assessment findings indicate that the treatment was effective or ineffective. Assessment Findings

An older adult client is hospitalized with a fractured femur. During a routine nursing assessment, the client repeatedly asks the nurse to "speak up" so that the client can hear the questions. Which action is best for the nurse to take?

The nurse is caring for a client who is taking diclofenac for rheumatoid arthritis. During a clinic visit, the client appears pale and reports increasing fatigue. Which of the client's serum laboratory values is most important for the nurse to review?

A client presents to the emergency department vomiting dark brown emesis and in severe abdominal pain. The client reports to the nurse of recently being diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the small intestine. After auscultating bowel sounds and obtaining vital signs, which prescription should the nurse implement next?

A client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is given a new prescription for tiotropium via an inhalation device. Which statement indicates that the client understands the instructions for using this medication?

A client with psoriasis returns to the clinic reporting the persistence of several silvery, scaly areas on the elbows and palms that frequently burn and sometimes bleed. Which prescription should the nurse teach the client to use for the skin condition?