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A nurse is preparing to administer moxifloxacin 400 mg by intermittent IV bolus over 1 hour. Available is moxifloxacin 400 mg in 250 mL dextrose 5% (D5W). The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 15 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Place only a number in theanswer space provided. Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 10 mcg/kg/day PO BID to a pediatric client who weighs 40 lb. Available is digoxin elixir 0.05 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Place only a number in the answer space provided. Round the answer to the nearest tenths. Use a leading zero if it applies.Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a child diagnosed with acute otitis media. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further teaching?

A 7-year-old child with cystic fibrosis is admitted with increased cough, thick sputum, fatigue, and decreased appetite. Vital signs: HR 118 RR 30 SpO₂ 90% on room air Temp 38.4°C (101.1°F) Which interventions should the nurse anticipate implementing? Select all that apply.

A nurse is providing a client who has COPD with education regarding adapting their behavior. Which of the following describes a positive outcome following education of the client?

A 2-year-old child with acute laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB) received one dose of nebulized racemic epinephrine. Which finding, if observed 1 hour after treatment, requires the most immediate nursing action?

A nurse is caring for four patients, each requiring oxygen therapy. Which oxygen delivery device is most appropriate for each patient?

The nurse assesses an adult patient in the ER with complaints of dyspnea and chest tightness. Which assessment finding indicates the nurse should take immediate action to address the concept of gas exchange?

Which assessment finding indicates a worsening COPD exacerbation?

 A patient reports he hasn’t had a bowel movement or passed gas since surgery. On assessment, you note the abdomen is distended and no bowel sounds are noted in the four quadrants. You notify the MD. What non-invasive nursing interventions can you perform without a MD order? Select all that apply