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A rare syndrome associated with aggressive nutritional support in a severely malnourished patient and resultant metabolic and hormonal changes including hypophosphatemia, which can lead to cardiac and pulmonary failure. 

 Current INS standards dictate that a peripheral-short catheter placed in an emergency situation where aseptic technique has been compromised shall be replaced: SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. 

 It is recommended that transfusions containing RBCs be started at 1 to 2 mL/min for the first 15 minutes of the transfusion. What is the reason behind this practice? 

 A nurse assesses a newly admitted client and notes fatigued muscles, reports of nausea and anorexia, irritability, and diminished deep tendon reflexes. The nurse reviews the client’s laboratory reports that reveal a serum chloride level of 92 mEq/L, a serum potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L, and a serum sodium level of 135 mEq/L. Which treatment should the nurse anticipate for this electrolyte imbalance? 

A patient on a medical-surgical unit is experiencing uncontrolled pain related to a right knee arthroplasty and requiring frequent scheduled and PRN doses of IV morphine from his nurse. For this infusion scenario, which infusion regulation device is most recommended. 

 What is most commonly used source of carbohydrates in Parenteral Nutrition (PN) 

ÊA/An _________ takes place when two parties give something of value to each other to satisfy their respective needs or wants.Ê

The first step in solving a clotted catheter is to:

 A client is being transfused with a unit of packed red blood cells (PRBC’s). The nurse understands that it is necessary to remain with the client for what time period after the transfusion is started. 

 Iron can routinely be given as a component in the parenteral nutrition (PN) solution.