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A client is receiving an IV infusion of lactated Ringer’s solution and 40 mEq of potassium chloride (KCl) at 100 mL/hr. When assessing the IV site, the nurse notes swelling, erythema, and warmth. There is a palpable cord along the vein, and the infusion is sluggish. The client is complaining of pain at the site. The nurse would recognize these findings to be consistent with which of the following?

An Emergency Department nurse finds a patient having a tonic-clonic seizure in an exam room.  What is the nurse’s priority intervention?

A nurse is caring for preschooler during a well child visit.  Which technique should the nurse use when assessing a preschooler in order to ensure child comfort and effective nursing care?

A client admitted with hyponatremia and dehydration would benefit from which of the following IV fluids?

The elderly client diagnosed with osteoporosis is prescribed risedronate. Which statement best describes the therapeutic goal of this therapy?

The nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient receiving insulin.  The patient becomes weak, shaky, and develops a cold sweat.  The nurse checks the patient’s blood glucose level and gets a reading of 61mg/dL.  What is the appropriate action for the nurse?

Which of the following are appropriate to include in nursing assessments and interventions for a patient that has been placed in skeletal traction 30 minutes ago? (select all that apply)

You are caring for a 67-year-old female patient that is preparing for a left knee arthroplasty. You are providing patient education on the medications that will be used in her care. Match each medication with the appropriate patient teaching regarding that medication. (Each answer option will be used only once.)

The nurse is assessing the client with a wound that is considered chronic. The client asks the nurse to explain the difference between chronic and acute wounds. Which of the following would best describes the primary difference between chronic and acute? 

The nurse is educating a 16-year-old female newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about glucagon injections.  Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of the action of glucagon?