The physician orders tramadol 100 mg oral three times a day. Tramadol is available in 50-mg tablets. How many tablets would the nurse administer with each dose?

You are assessing a client who has the following vital signs: blood pressure 120/68, pulse 84, respirations 18. You should:

The physician orders acyclovir 400 mg po three times a day for herpes. The medication is supplied in 800-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer?

Kevin is a registered nurse who works for the emergency department. He sees a lot of patients who seek services due to pain. One of the things that Kevin's learned in nursing school and has been validated in his practice is that pain is:

When a smiling and cooperative patient complains of discomfort, nurses caring for this patient often harbor misconceptions about the patient's pain. Which of the following is true?

While inserting a rectal thermometer, the nurse encounters resistance. The nurse should:

Mrs. Watson tells Lana that she is worried about getting addicted to the morphine because she has heard that it can happen. How should Lana respond? (Case Study #2)

A patient's blood pressure suddenly drops from 132/82 to 104/52. The nurse notes that the patient's skin is pale and the patient appears ready to faint. What is the priority action of the nurse?

During an assessment of an older adult, the nurse should expect to which finding as a normal physiologic change associated with the aging process?

The physician orders ibuprofen 600 mg po prn for cramping. The medication is supplied in 200-mg capsules. How many capsules will the nurse administer?

A nurse plans to take a patient's radial pulse. Which method of examination should be used by the nurse?