When caring for a patient with burns, which assessment data will alert the nurse to the possibility of a local infection of the burned area?

A nurse is preparing to administer clindamycin palmitate 225 mg PO to a client.

Available is clindamycin palmitate oral suspension 75 mg/5 mL.

How many ml’s should the nurse administer?

A nurse is assessing a client with a major burn injury.

Which of the following findings should the nurse prioritize?

A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client about how to care for a newly created ileal conduit.

Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

The nurse is performing pin care for a patient with an external fixation device for a fractured tibia.

Which assessment finding by the nurse should be reported to the unit care coordinator?

A nurse is advising a client who is taking furosemide and has a serum potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L. Which food should the nurse recommend the client to incorporate into their daily diet?

A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has developed cardiogenic shock.

Which pulse site should the nurse use when assessing circulation to the client’s brain?

A client with a spinal cord injury is at risk for experiencing autonomic dysreflexia.

Which of the following manifestations should the nurse carefully monitor the client for?

A patient with aplastic anemia is scheduled to receive an injection of erythropoietin (Epogen). The patient inquires about the purpose of the injection.

How should the nurse respond?

A client with a terminal illness asks the nurse, “If I have a DNR prescription, does that mean I will no longer receive any treatment for my condition?” Which of the following statements should the nurse provide to explain a DNR prescription?

A nurse is admitting a client. Review the exhibits to answer the question.

For each potential provider's prescription, click to specify if the prescription is anticipated or contraindicated.