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Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse assess for with a client on TMP/SMZ (Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole)?

A  physician is considering placing a client with AIDS and malnutrition on Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN). Which of the following does the nurse know regarding the use of TPN?

During a disaster, a local news reporter comes to the emergency department requesting information about the victims. Which action would be most appropriate for the nurse to implement?

Which of the following are considered abnormalities when analyzing an ECG strip. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

A client has been exposed to radiation. Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding decontamination?

The client diagnosed with pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) is being admitted to the intensive care unit. Which Health Care Provider’s order should the nurse implement first?

The physician orders Dopamine at 10 mcg/kg/min. The concentration is Dopamine 2g in 250 mL of 0.9% NS. The patient weighs 70 Kg. Select the correct setting for the IV pump.   ____  mL/hr   Round to the nearest whole number  

A client’s chart includes the following vital signs.  Based on this information, what is the client’s pulse pressure? Temperature: 98.6 F Pulse: 72 beats/min Respirations: 18 breaths/min Pulse oximetry: 97% Blood Pressure: 146/72 mm Hg

 The nurse is monitoring the ECG of a patient admitted with ACS. Which ECG characteristics would be most suggestive of myocardial ischemia?

The nurse observes the following rhythm on the cardiac monitor.  The client is unresponsive, with no breathing or pulse noted. Which of the following would be appropriate interventions to help terminate this rhythm?