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An infusion is running at 80 mL per hour. The nurse hangs a bag of 750 mg/500 mL. Two hours into the infusion, the IV infiltrates and the IV infusion is stopped. How many mg of the medication has the patient received? (Round to the nearest tenth if appropriate.)

A nurse is caring for a client in the early to middle stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Which nursing intervention best promotes the client’s independence while maintaining safety?

A nurse attempts to insert a standard Foley catheter into a 76-year-old male client with known benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) who is experiencing acute urinary retention. The nurse meets resistance during insertion and the client reports discomfort. What is the most appropriate next action?

A nurse is providing education to an older adult client recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA). The client asks what caused the condition. Which of the following explanations by the nurse is most accurate?

The nurse is assessing a client who has had rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for several years. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to find?

Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for promoting effective communication in a patient with Parkinson disease who has dysarthria?

A nurse is assessing an older adult male client for symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as consistent with BPH?

Which of the following is a significant risk factor for the development of Parkinson disease?

A patient with a fractured femur undergoes open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). Which statement best describes this treatment approach?

A patient who recently underwent a total hip arthroplasty (THA) is at increased risk for developing venous thromboembolism (VTE). Which postoperative interventions should the nurse implement to help prevent VTE? Select all that apply.