What are the most important nursing interventions for clients with possible renal calculi? List two.

During surgery, the nurse makes the following observations about the patient:

• Pulse rises from 68 beats per minute to 110 beats per minute.
• Temperature increases from 36.5 C to 38.50
• Muscles appear rigid.

The circulating nurse anticipates preparation of:

The client is to receive an antibiotic 1 gram in 500 ml of fluid intravenously over 2 hours. At what rate will the nurse set the IV pump in mL/hr.?

(Answer as whole number)

A patient is being discharged 4 days after hip arthroplasty using the posterior approach. Which patient action requires intervention by the nurse?

An older adult client fell while getting out of bed. Which assessment finding indicates a possible hip fracture?

Antacids will help reduce the heart burn symptoms associated with gastro-esophageal reflux by ...

The nurse is caring for an infant with a hip spica cast who has just returned from surgery. Which nursing action will be priority for this patient?

A nurse is caring for a client who is 1-day post-total hip replacement surgery. Assessment findings are as follows.

Assessment

• Vital Signs BP 112/68 mmHg
• Heart rate 75 beats/min. Respirations 18 breaths/min 02 saturation 90%, room air Surgical site clean, dry, intact
• Lung sounds clear upper lobes, diminished lower lobes.
• Pain 2/10

Which action by the nurse is most appropriate at this time?

The nurse is providing education to a group of patients with pre-diabetes. The nurse will be sure to include which of the following in the education plan?

A client sustained a left femur fracture 3 hours ago. Initial vital signs and assessment were within normal limits with the exception of left leg pain.

The nurse re-assesses the client and documents the following:

• Temp: 37.2 C Pain: 7/10-chest 5/10 left leg.
• Pulse: 110 bpm
• Respirations: 40 breaths per min, labored 02 saturation: 88%
• Neuro: A&O x 3. Anxious Skin: Petechiae to neck and anterior chest.

Based on this assessment, which action is appropriate at this time?

A child is admitted to the hospital and diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease. The nurse should evaluate the patient for which most likely associated symptoms?