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A patient is admitted after a head injury and is now in a coma. Which of the following assessment findings is most important for the nurse to monitor frequently?

A client’s medical record includes an order that reads as follows: “atenolol 25 mg once daily at 0900 for hypertension.” Which action by the nurse is most appropriate? 

The parent of an adolescent taking a stimulant medication (Schedule II) for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder asks why a new prescription is needed each month. Which response should the nurse make? 

The nurse receives a call from a frantic mother saying, “My child swallowed some of my birth control pills. Should I give Ipecac?” What is the nurse’s best response?

Twenty minutes after receiving a dose of antibiotic, a client develops a red, itchy rash. Which action should the nurse take first?

At the end of the shift, a client reports drinking 4 cups of water during the day in addition to having an IV infusion at 125 mL/hour for 12 hours. Which amount of intake in mls should the nurse document? JUST LIST THE NUMBER in the blank.

The nurse is teaching the parents of a toddler about medication administration. Which statement by the parent should indicate correct understanding?

According to Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, what is the role of the nurse in preparing for the possibility of bioterrorism?

The nurse is helping a client learn how to administer himself an insulin injection. Which of the following is the best method for evaluating effective learning?

The nurse assesses the client with diabetes mellitus prior to administering medications. Which question should the nurse ask the client?  (Select all that apply.)