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A newly admitted client has experienced status epilepticus in the emergency room. The nurse receiving the transfer report in the critical care unit is informed that the patient is currently receiving a loading dose of IV phenytoin at 25 mg/min via infusion pump. What is the purpose of the IV phenytoin loading dose for this client?

A nurse is caring for a client scheduled for surgery who is a Jehovah’s Witness. How will the nurse provide care for a client with this religious belief?

A nurse teaches a client that the purpose of a skin prep is to:

A nurse is caring for a client who cannot physically sign consent for surgery even though they are able to make their own healthcare decisions. What action will the nurse implement first?

A nurse is providing dietary instructions to a client with a history of pancreatitis. Which kinds of foods should the nurse teach the client to avoid?

The mother of an active 3-year-old asks the nurse for some suggestions to prevent an accidental poisoning. Which would the nurse include? Select all that apply.

A client with absent breath sounds on the left side has the following arterial blood gas reading.  Which of the following would be appropriate treatment option? arterial blood gas (ABG): PH 7.20, PaCO2 65, HCO3 27, PaO2 85

A nurse is assessing a patient for manifestations of Parkinson’s disease. Which of the following are expected findings? (Select all that apply)

You are caring for a patient that had an open reduction internal fixation performed 2 days ago to correct a fracture of his left femur. When performing a patient assessment, you notice that the patient has signs of petechiae, restlessness, and appears acutely confused. This patient is most likely experiencing which complication?

Which cluster of symptoms supports the diagnosis of a hip fracture?