The nurse is providing postoperative care for an adolescent who had a left leg amputation due to osteosarcoma and is experiencing phantom limb pain.
What non-pharmacological intervention should the nurse provide?

The nurse is preparing a dose of teriparatide for a patient.

The medication is labeled as “750 mcg/2.4 mL”. How many mL should the nurse administer to deliver a dose of 60 mcg

Which laboratory test results should the nurse monitor in a patient who has end-stage renal disease (ESRD)?

A client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is receiving an IV infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride and insulin.
Two hours later, the client’s serum laboratory results show a decrease in the serum blood glucose from 580 to 430 mg/dL (32.2 to 23.86 mmol/L). What additional laboratory result is most important for the nurse to monitor?

A primary caregiver of an older adult client calls the nurse at the outpatient clinic due to a sudden onset of changes in the client’s behavior.

The caregiver reports to the nurse that the client normally is oriented and able to answer Questions but now is confused.

What action(s) should the nurse take? Select all that apply.

A patient admitted to the hospital with a suspected ruptured diverticulum develops signs and symptoms of septic shock.

The healthcare provider prescribes a sepsis protocol.

Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in the plan of care?

The nurse uses the Modified Caregiver Strain Index (MCSI) and determines that the daughter is experiencing significant stress due to taking on her mother’s care.

The nurse plans to discuss ways to reduce caregiver stress with the daughter.

Select three statements that the nurse should include in the discussion.

The nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client with acute gastritis caused by drinking contaminated water. The nurse should emphasize the need to report the onset of which problem?

A client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine levels. The client reports feeling fatigued and is unable to concentrate during the morning assessments.
What action should the nurse take based on these findings?

In the context of caring for a client diagnosed with psoriasis, which action by the nurse would address the client’s psychosocial need for acceptance?

Upon entering a patient’s room to administer an IV antibiotic at 0900, the nurse discovers that the patient is engaged in sexual activity with a visitor.
What should be the nurse’s course of action?