Which of the following is a potential consequence of consuming alcohol prior to an outpatient surgical procedure involving anesthesia?

A nurse is assessing a client who has diarrhea. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of hypokalemia?
(Select All that Apply.)

A nurse is observing the closed chest drainage system of a client who is 24 hr post thoracotomy. The nurse notes slow, steady bubbling in the suction control chamber. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A post-operative patient is at risk for developing a wound infection. Which of the following nursing assessments is the highest priority to prevent this complication?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for home oxygen therapy via a nasal cannula. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse emphasizes the importance of deep breathing and coughing exercises post-operatively to prevent complications. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of these exercises?

A nurse is preparing to administer hydrocortisone 100 mg IM daily to a client. Available is hydrocortisone 250 mg/2 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for home oxygen therapy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Which of the following medications from a client's medication list would increase their surgical risk?

A nurse is assessing a client who has right-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is preparing to administer vancomycin 15 mg/kg/day divided equally every 12 hr. The client weighs 198 lb. How many mg should the nurse administer with each dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)