The nurse is about to administer 1 liter (1000 mL) of 0.9% NS over 2 hours intravenously to a patient in shock.

What rate should the nurse set on the infusion pump?

Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse utilize when administering Dilantin (phenytoin) in a patient who has a known seizure disorder?

A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has pulmonary edema and is about to start taking furosemide.

Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A nurse is explaining to a client who is preparing for emergency surgery due to a small bowel obstruction.

The client is anxious and doesn’t understand what the surgeon means by “adhesions” causing the blockage.

Which of the following statements is the best response from the nurse?

The nurse is instructing the client on the correct way to take nitroglycerin as needed for chest pain.

Which is the correct instruction?

Following an explosion at a local chemical lab, several people have sustained burns and are now in the triage area.

Which patient should be attended to first?

A patient with a colostomy says, “My pouch blows up like a balloon when I pass gas.”. What is an appropriate response by the nurse?

Which of the following are risk factors for Hepatitis B?

Select all that apply.

A patient arrives at the emergency department with a stab wound to the chest.

The healthcare provider places two chest tubes to drain air and blood from the patient’s thoracic cavity.

Where should the nurse place the system?

A nurse leader is discussing possible continuing education opportunities with other staff members.

Which of the following actions should the nurse leader recommend to maintain clinical competence?

Given the following vital signs, which should the nurse address first in the patient?