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A client in labor has an order for 1000 mL D5 ½ NS to infuse at 125 mL/hr. If the nurse begins the infusion at 0900, at what time should one 1000 mL bag be completed (military time)?

A client is admitted to Labor and Delivery with an order for cephalexin 100 mg PO every 6 hours.  The drug is available as 125 mg/5 mL.  What volume would the nurse administer?

Which situation would cause the nurse to become concerned about possible hearing loss?

The nurse has been asked to prepare a presentation to a group of parents of school-age children.  Which comment by one of the parents needs further clarification? 

The HCP has ordered nalbuphine 10 mg IV STAT for pain associated with labor. When administering this medication, the nurse should prioritize which of the following interventions?

A nurse is teaching a 36 weeks pregnant client how to decrease episodes of orthostatic hypotension.  Which of the following would the nurse include in a plan of care? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old client who is postoperative tonsillectomy. Which of the following assessments would lead the nurse to suspect early hemorrhage?

The nurse is caring for a client who delivered vaginally one hour ago, and is suspected of having a small vulvar hematoma.  The nurse is formulating a plan of care. Which nursing intervention specific to vulvar hematoma should the nurse include during the first 12 hours post-partum for this client?

The mother of an infant who has had a cleft lip repair tells the nurse that the surgeon said it was very important not to let the baby cry after surgery.  She asks the nurse “What is the reason for this?” Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A baby is born with an Apgar score of 5 at 1 minute and 7 at 5 minutes.  An hour later the baby exhibits dyspnea, retractions, and grunting.   What is the nurse’s priority intervention for this baby?