The nurse is caring for a client who has disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). The healthcare provider prescribes an infusion of heparin. Based on the protocol, the initial dose is 14 units/kg/hr. The heparin is dispensed at a concentration of 25,000 units/250 ml. The client weighs 79.1 kg. How many mL/hr will the nurse set the Infusion pump? (Round the rate to nearest tenth. Only enter numbers and decimals. Do not enter any letters in your answer.)

A client on the oncology unit is receiving a chemotherapy agent, and the nurse is aware that a significant side effect of this medication is thrombocytopenia. For which symptom should the nurse assess in clients at risk for thrombocytopenia?

A nurse is caring for a 55-year-old client who requires antibiotic therapy.

A nurse is reviewing a client's medical record. Select the 4 findings that place the client at risk for hearing impairment.

A nurse is caring for a client who has burns to his face, ears, and eyelids. The nurse should identify which of the following is the priority finding to report to the healthcare provider?

A nurse is caring for a 66-year-old client who has a new diagnosis of lung cancer.

For each potential healthcare provider's prescription at 4 weeks, click to specify if the prescription is anticipated, nonessential, or contraindicated for the client.

A diabetes nurse educator is discussing "sick day rules" with a client newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 1. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

The nurse is caring for a client who has disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). The healthcare provider prescribes an infusion of heparin. Based on the protocol, the initial dose is 14 units/kg/hr. The heparin is dispensed at a concentration of 25,000 units/250 ml. The client weighs 79.1 kg. How many mL/hr will the nurse set the Infusion pump? (Round the rate to nearest tenth. Only enter numbers and decimals. Do not enter any letters in your answer.)

An adult client in the intensive care unit (ICU) with a central venous catheter has developed signs and symptoms that are suggestive of a central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI). What is most likely the cause of the infection?

A nurse is providing education about levothyroxine to a client diagnosed with primary hypothyroidism. Which of the following statements should the nurse use when teaching the client?

The emergency department (ED) staff has been notified of the imminent arrival of a client who has experienced respiratory exposure to the chemical agent chlorine. Which finding should the anticipate with this exposure?

A nurse is preparing to administer insulin lispro to a client who has diabetes mellitus type 1. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?