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The physician orders venlafaxine 75mg qhs for depression. Available is venlafaxine 37.5mg capsules. How many capsules should be given at bedtime?

A client who has ingested a corrosive material arrives in the emergency department triage unit. Which action by the nurse should be the initial priority?

The guardian of a 6-year-old male enters the emergency room in a panic.  The guardian states the child has ingested a cleaning agent that was in the cabinet under the bathroom sink.  Which of the following healthcare agencies should be notified at this time?

A client involved in a multi-vehicle accident has been brought to the emergency room.  The nurse knows to perform which of the following interventions based on the primary survey ? Select all that apply.  

The 19-year-old- female was treated in the emergency department for an oxycodone overdose. The nurse concludes that the client __________________.

A client is ejected from the car during a motor vehicle accident (MVA). The client has the following vital signs: BP 92/52, HR 122 ,RR 24, Temp 99.0 F Which of the following potential complications should the nurse identify as a priority related to assessment information provided?

General suggestions for change (e.g., do you feel like there should be more time for discussion? is the Canvas forum helpful? Is there anything you do in other classes that could be helpful for CSD202 instruction? etc)

A nurse is triaging victims of a multiple motor vehicle crash. The nurse assesses a client trapped under a car who is apneic and has a weak pulse. After repositioning his upper airway, the client remains apneic. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Comments on exams 1 and 2 content and format (For example, were exams easy, hard, ok? Do you feel the classes prepared you well going into the exams? etc.)    

In order to evaluate the safety and quality of care provided to patients, the Joint Commission has established National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs). Which of the following are NPSGs? Select all that apply.