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The nurse finds two transdermal patches on a patient’s skin. What is the priority?

A 4-year-old child (weight: 18 kg) is admitted to the pediatric unit with pneumonia and dehydration. The provider prescribes IV ceftriaxone and maintenance IV fluids. The child has a peripheral IV line infusing D5 0.45% NS at 60 mL/hr. The nurse prepares to administer medications.   The nurse prepares the ceftriaxone dose. Which interventions demonstrate correct preparation and administration? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing to flush a central line. Which technique is correct?

The nurse checks residual before a bolus feeding; aspirate is 200 mL. What is the best action?

The nurse finds two MARs with conflicting orders for the same patient. What is the priority?

The nurse is deciding which task to delegate to a UAP. Which is appropriate?

The nurse begins enteral feeding for a malnourished patient. Which lab value requires close monitoring?

The lowest altitude you can descend to when conducting a non-precision approach with no vertical guidance is called

Scenario: Post-op wound with purulent drainage, erythema, warmth, increased pain, fever 101.5°F, HR 110. Prioritize Hypothesis: What clinical condition is concerning in this client?

The nurse is monitoring a patient receiving IV fluids. Which findings suggest fluid overload? (Select all that apply.)