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A student nurse is placing an nasgostric tube (NG) for a client with a possible bowel obstruction. The nurse preceptor knows the student understands the rationale for the NG tube if the students says:

A client is receiving magnesium sulfate for treatment of preeclampsia. The nurse knows this medication is effective for the client if:

A client is post-thrombolytic therapy for a stroke. The health care provider has ordered heparin to be infused at 1750 u per hour. The solution comes 25,000 u in 500 mL of D5W. At what rate will the nurse set the pump (ml/hr). Enter a numeric answer only.

A nurse is reviewing the chart of a client who is scheduled to have radiological studies of the kidneys performed with the use of IV contrast dye. Which of the following client medications should the nurse withhold prior to the tests? 

A client has a right chest tube post-thoracotomy. When assisting the client to ambulate, the nurse should use what measure to maintain functioning of the closed chest drainage system?

A patient’s serum electrolytes are being monitored and the nurse notices that the potassium level is 3.0. The nurse knows that the patient should be observed for:

When replacing a burn patient’s dressing, the nurse observes that the wound surface is covered with soft, red/pink tissue that bleeds easily. The nurse should document the presence of which of the following?

A nurse is caring for a client with severe burns to both lower extremities. The client is consenting to an escharotomy. Which statement indicates that the client is adequately informed about the procedure?

A nurse administers warfarin (Coumadin) to a client with venous thromboembolism. Which laboratory value indicates that the client has a therapeutic level of warfarin?

The nurse is working with a client after surgery. What is the appropriate intervention by the nurse to prevent incisional infection?