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Your patient has a deep vein thrombus and has streptokinase ordered at 100,000 international units/hour. The concentration is 250,000 international units of streptokinase in 45 mL of 0.9% NS. How many mL’s per hour should the IV pump be programmed for?

For which client should the nurse postpone teaching?

The nurse asks the PICOT question, “Do adults of Japanese heritage digest soy-based beverages better than milk?” Which part of this question represents the outcome?

The nurse is caring for a client who has climbed out of bed and fallen several times in the past 2 days. The nurse decides not to turn on the bed alarm because the client appears to be sleeping. What type of act is this nurse committing?

What does the nurse do during the working phase of a helping relationship?

A patient who is unconscious and has a pulse is brought to the emergency department. The patient is wearing a Medic-Alert bracelet indicating type 1 diabetes mellitus. The healthcare team is discussing potential interventions. Based on the patient’s condition, which action should the nurse prioritize to effectively manage care?

The plan of care goal is “Client will demonstrate better respiratory effort by the end of the shift.” According to the SMART goal acronym, how can the nurse improve this goal statement?

A patient asks about his cancer treatment with monoclonal antibodies. The nurse tells him that which is the major advantage of treating certain cancers with monoclonal antibodies?

The nurse is caring for a patient receiving growth hormone therapy and notes that the patient’s weight has increased significantly over two weeks without a corresponding increase in height. The patient also reports symptoms of fatigue and excessive thirst. What is the nurse’s best action?

The nurse is educating a client about lithium carbonate prescribed for acute mania. Which instruction should the nurse emphasize to ensure safe management of care?