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A client receiving Total Parental Nutrition (TPN) through a central venous access device develops fever, chills, and malaise. What is the nurse’s immediate concern?

A confused client tries to leave the facility. The nurse applies wrist restraints without a prescription. What legal issue exists?

When using SBAR to discuss a patient’s progress, where should the nurse place the data related to the patient’s progress?

Which action by a nurse best reduces the risk of a healthcare-associated infection?

Calculate the IV flow rate in gtt/min for the following IV administrations. Round the answer to the nearest whole number and only include the number. Order: 2,500 mL D5NS to infuse in 24 hr. Drop factor: 10 gtt/mL  [BLANK-1]

The RN caring for a client receiving a transfusion notes 15 minutes after the infusion of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) has begun, the client is having fever, chills, difficulty breathing, and complains of severe chest tightness. What is the most appropriate initial action for the RN to take?

The nurse prepares to administer an intradermal injection. Which technique indicates correct practice?

A food label shows that a snack contains 12 grams of fat per 300-kcal serving.  What percentage of kcals comes from fat?

“Supports bone health” is an example of a

Which of the following contributes the most to total energy expenditure in a typical healthy adult?