Which IV fluid is the most appropriate for treating acute Diabetes insipidus (DI)?

Which laboratory test result will the nurse monitor to evaluate the effects of therapy for a patient who has acute pancreatitis?

Which four patient assessment findings require follow-up by the nurse? Select all four that apply.

Marvin is transferred from the ICU to the Tele/Neuro unit 24 hours after receiving tPA. He has left sided hemiplegia with some dysphagia. What nursing interventions should be part of his plan of care? Select all that apply.

Mr. Carter, a 35-year-old male, presents to the clinic with complaints of fatigue, nausea, intermittent abdominal pain, and jaundice. He reports that he recently returned from a week-long trip to a rural area in Southeast Asia, where he ate local food and drank untreated water. He denies any history of alcohol use or intravenous drug use. Laboratory results include:

Medications: None reported.

Social History: Works as a teacher, lives alone.

Identify the priority nursing interventions for Mr. Carter. (Select all that apply)

Order the steps for completing a blood transfusion.

Causative factors for the development of delirium include which of the following? Select all that apply.

KB is a 65-year-old man admitted to the hospital after a 5-day episode of "the flu" with symptoms of dyspnea on exertion, palpitations, chest pain, insomnia, and fatigue. KB was diagnosed with Graves' disease 6 months ago and placed on methimazole (Tapazole) 15 mg/day. His other past medical history includes heart failure and hypertension requiring antihypertensive medications; however, he says that he has not been taking these medications on a regular basis. Vital signs (VS) are 150/90, 124 irregular, 20, 100.2°F (37.9°C). Admission assessment findings are height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm), weight 132 lb (60 kg), appears anxious and restless, loud heart sounds, bounding radial pulses, 1+ pitting edema noted in bilateral lower extremities, diminished breath sounds with fine crackles in the posterior bases, and hyperactive bowel sounds. KB begins to cry when he tells you he recently lost his wife. You notice someone has punched several more holes in his belt so he could tighten it.

Which of KB's assessment findings represent manifestations of hypermetabolism related to the effect of excess circulating thyroid hormone? Select all that apply.

Which patient statement indicates to the nurse that further instruction is needed about chronic syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)?

A 55-year-old male was admitted 1 week ago for a left lower leg venous thromboembolism (VTE/DVT), confirmed by ultrasound. He started to work from home 4 months ago and reports that his activity level has significantly decreased. When admitted, his left lower leg had 3+ edema and was warm and reddened over the calf area. He was immediately started on intravenous heparin therapy, with warfarin (Coumadin), on the same day. On day 5, the heparin infusion was discontinued, and he will be discharged on oral warfarin (Coumadin) alone. He expects to be discharged to home tomorrow.

Indicate which discharge information is appropriate/indicated for the patient. Select all that apply.

A 40-year-old female client has a family history of thyroid problems and is being seen by the primary health care provider for unintentional weight loss, irritability, and chest discomfort. Her probable diagnosis is hyperthyroidism, which the primary health care provider plans to confirm by laboratory testing. What additional physical assessment findings would the nurse expect to be present in this client? Select all that apply.