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An hour after a left-sided thoracotomy, a client complains reports incisional pain at a level “7” (based on 0 to 10 scale) and has decreased left-sided breath sounds. The pleural drainage system has 100 mL of bloody drainage. Which action should the nurse take first?

The nurse will assess the client for which potential contraindication to isoniazid?

A client with a tracheostomy tube in place has a moist cough. If the client is unsuccessful in coughing up secretions, what is the most appropriate action by the nurse?

A nurse is caring for a client who has left renal calculus and an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following assessment findings is the highest priority for the nurse to report to the health care provider?

2 1/2 tsp = ______ mL 

The health care provider is discussing a managed 30 lb. weight loss with a client with pre-diabetes who has returned for a follow-up visit. Which of the following laboratory values indicate the client’s lifestyle change has made a positive impact?

Calculate the dose to administer. Ordered: Calciferol 24,000 units IM On hand: Calciferol 500,000 units/5 mL Administer: ____ mL (provide answer to the hundredth) 

If 3 tablets contain 150 mg of a drug, how much drug is there in 4 tablets? 

During change-of-shift report, the nurse learns about the following four clients. Which client should be assessed first?

The following orders were filled from a one pint bottle of medication: 2 fl oz, 45 mL, 3 fl oz, and 180 mL. You receive an order for 4 ounces of the medication. Is there enough remaining in the bottle to fill the order? Yes or No