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A 68-year-old patient with heart failure and diuretic use presents with weakness. Labs show: K⁺ = 3.0 mEq/L. Cardiac monitor: frequent PVCs. Provider order: Potassium chloride 20 mEq IV push STAT. Generate Solutions (SATA): What is the appropriate action? Select all that apply.

A patient on continuous NG feeding develops coughing, nausea, and crackles. Residual = 600 mL. Generate Solutions (SATA): What interventions would you anticipate for this client

Which patient statement indicates effective pain management?

After 10 hours of feeding, new data: Gastric residual: 320 mL Blood glucose: 215 mg/dL Client restless, coughing intermittently Respiratory rate: 26/min Which findings suggest feeding intolerance or complications? Select all that apply.

A nurse is preparing to administer a continuous feeding. What is the priority action?

A nurse is assessing a patient for tolerance to enteral feeding. Which findings indicate feeding intolerance? Select all that apply.

What is the priority nursing action after collecting any specimen?

Which intervention is priority in preventing pressure injuries?

Which finding indicates improper positioning?

Which is the nurse’s best action when providing mouth care to an unconscious patient?