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A nurse is performing an assessment on a patient that is 24 hours postoperative following abdominal surgery. Which finding should the nurse report to the provider first?

Which of the following should the nurse teach the client regarding injuries such as strains or sprains to the lower extremities? (Select all that apply.)

A 66-year old client is admitted for an infected stage II pressure injury. The nurse must document accurate intake/output for the client. Calculate the following intake for the 0700-1500 shift. Breakfast: 12 oz milk, 8 oz juice, 1/2 cup yogurt, 1/2 cup fruit Lunch: 8 oz tea, 4 oz chicken, 1/2 cup applesauce, 1/2 cup vegetable soup IV fluids: NS at 50 ml/hr throughout shift Voids: 400 mL Enter number only.

You are the nurse caring for a patient with hepatitis B. Which type of precautions should you implement to prevent the transmission of this virus?

A client is receiving an IV infusion of lactated Ringer’s solution and 40 mEq of potassium chloride (KCl) at 100 mL/hr. When assessing the IV site, the nurse notes swelling, erythema, and warmth. There is a palpable cord along the vein, and the infusion is sluggish. The client is complaining of pain at the site. The nurse would recognize these findings to be consistent with which of the following?

An Emergency Department nurse finds a patient having a tonic-clonic seizure in an exam room.  What is the nurse’s priority intervention?

A nurse is caring for preschooler during a well child visit.  Which technique should the nurse use when assessing a preschooler in order to ensure child comfort and effective nursing care?

A client admitted with hyponatremia and dehydration would benefit from which of the following IV fluids?

The elderly client diagnosed with osteoporosis is prescribed risedronate. Which statement best describes the therapeutic goal of this therapy?

The nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient receiving insulin.  The patient becomes weak, shaky, and develops a cold sweat.  The nurse checks the patient’s blood glucose level and gets a reading of 61mg/dL.  What is the appropriate action for the nurse?