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4. Find the six trig ratios for the angle in standard position with terminal side going through the point (-10, 4).  Please enter done when completed.  

A nurse is caring for a patient in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), who has just undergone a total vaginal hysterectomy (TVH).  As part of the immediate postoperative assessment, the nurse monitors for signs of potential complications. Which of the following findings requires the nurse’s immediate attention?  

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A patient with cholecystitis presents with severe right upper quadrant abdominal pain radiating to the shoulder, fever, and vomiting. Upon assessment, the nurse notes Murphy’s sign. What does Murphy’s sign indicate?

Mr. Santos, a 62-year-old client with a history of cirrhosis, is being discharged after a recent hospitalization for worsening ascites. As part of discharge teaching, which dietary recommendation should the nurse prioritize to help manage his condition?

A nurse is assessing a client who presents with sudden severe epigastric pain radiating to the back, nausea, and abdominal tenderness. The client is tachycardic and appears anxious. Which of the following should the nurse prioritize?

A client with a history of chronic alcohol use is admitted with hepatic encephalopathy. Which of the following nursing interventions is most important?

A client who is HIV positive has been prescribed a combination of antiretroviral medications (ART). The nurse educates the client on the importance of strict adherence to the prescribed medication schedule, including dosage, timing, and frequency. Why is adherence to the antiretroviral regimen so critical?

A provider orders a heparin drip for a patient following surgery. The patient weighs 236 lbs. The initial infusion is ordered to start at 18 units/kg/hr and the pharmacy sends a bag of 25,000 units of heparin in 250 mL. What rate will the nurse start the infusion in ____ml/hr? (Round to the nearest tenth if appropriate.) 

The provider orders tagamet 25 mg/kg/day IV to be administered in four divided doses. Each dose should infuse over 15 minutes. The patient weighs 150 lbs. The stock supply of tagamet is 3 grams in 5 mL with instructions to reconstitute to a final concentration of 0.1 grams/1 mL.  How many mL of solution will the nurse add to obtain the desired concentration?