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49. A nurse is preparing to discontinue a client’s intravenous (IV) infusion. After stopping the infusion, performing hand hygiene, and donning clean gloves, the nurse proceeds with the removal process. Place the following steps in the correct order of performance: 1. Stabilize the skin using counter-traction while gently removing the adhesive tape from the venipuncture site. 2. Apply firm, direct pressure to the site with a sterile gauze pad for approximately one minute.  3. Secure a sterile gauze dressing over the venipuncture site using medical tape.  4. Carefully withdraw the catheter in the direction of the vein, following the line of insertion.  5. Inspect the catheter tip to ensure it is intact and free from irregularities. 

Q13: Add these 8-bit binary numbers to give you an 8-bit word. 11111110 + 01110010

A child weighs 35 lb and has an order for Cephalexin 150 mg by mouth every 6 hours.   Available is: How many kgs does this child weigh? Answer with the numerical value only. Round to the tenths decimal if needed.

Q26: Add these 2’s complement 4-bit binary numbers. Your result should be a 4-bit binary value. 1000 + 1001

Q11: Convert the unsigned numbers to the requested base. Use 4 digits (D3-D0) in response. Pad with zeros (0) if needed. Note subscript 2= binary; 10= decimal; 16=hexadecimal. 11100111002=D3D2D1D016 Insert D3,D2,D1, and D0 below from D3 (MSB) to D0 (LSB) in each box (one digit per box): [BLANK-1] [BLANK-2] [BLANK-3] [BLANK-4]

45. An older adult client with known fluid volume excess presents with the following assessment findings: temperature 98.6°F, pulse 92 bpm, respiratory rate 18, blood pressure 166/88 mm Hg, bilateral crackles upon auscultation, and oxygen saturation of 95%. Which nursing action should take priority?

A nurse is preparing to lift and reposition a client. Which action will the nurse take first?

A nurse is assessing a client suspected of having acromegaly. Which of the following findings is most consistent with this condition?

41. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a client with stress incontinence?

The physician orders Zantac elixir 150 mg po twice a day for heartburn. The medication is supplied in 15 mg/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer? ____________mL