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The client is to receive 2 L 0.9% NS in 16 hours. The drop factor is 15 gtt/mL How many gtt/min will the client receive? (Round to the nearest whole number,  enter the number only in the blank)

A client is brought to the emergency department in the midst of acute alcohol withdrawal accompanied by seizure activity. What drug is most likely to meet this client’s needs?

The nurse is reviewing the client’s medication regimen and sees fluconazole has been prescribed. The nurse recognizes that they should question the health care provider if the client is also taking which medication?

A client is admitted with the following findings. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate as being most appropriate at this time?FindingResultRangeTelemetry rhythm uncontrolled atrial fibrillationsinus rhythmHeart rate54 beats per minute60-100 beats per minuteBlood pressure89/62S: 90-120/D:-60-80Potassium5.0meq/L3.5-5.2meq/Lglomeruli filtration rate60greater than 90

The nurse should anticipate to use the drug atropine to treat which conditions? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for client who prescribed vancomycin intravenous twice a day. As the nurse cares for the client they want to evaluate if the client is at risk for toxicity of the drug. Which action should the nurse prioritize at this time?

A nurse manager is providing an educational program on antibiotic sensitivity to bacterial infections. The nurse should include in the teaching that metronidazole is indicated for which of the following infections?

The nurse is reviewing a client’s medication list who was admitted to a medical surgical unit during the morning shift. During the review it was noticed the client was taking gabapentin 15mg/kg/day orally. What should be the nurse’s next action?

A resident of an extended-care facility has athlete’s foot. When applying the prescribed antifungal cream, what should the nurse do?

Which is NOT one of the three assumptions of the Rational Decision-Making Process?