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A nurse is assessing a patient diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to observe? 

A patient is receiving a continuous infusion of Humulin R (regular insulin) with a concentration of 250 units in 500 mL of normal saline. The infusion is ordered to deliver 15 units of insulin per hour. Based on this information, what should the nurse calculate as the flow rate in mL/h for the infusion pump?

The nurse receives an order for cefuroxime sodium 1 g in 50 mL normal saline to be administered over 30 minutes. At what rate, in mL/hr, will the nurse program the pump?

A patient presents with symptoms suggestive of Cushing’s syndrome. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect to assess?

A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with diabetes insipidus (DI) who is receiving desmopressin as part of the treatment plan. During the evening assessment, the nurse notes the patient has a significantly increased urine output and persistent thirst. Which action should the nurse take first?

A nurse is caring for a patient with sickle cell anemia who is experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize to manage the patient’s pain effectively?  

Which of the following crystalloid solutions are isotonic? Select all that apply

Which of the following findings are manifestations of phlebitis? Select all that apply

The nurse is caring for an unresponsive terminally ill client who has 20-second periods of apnea followed by periods of deep and rapid breathing. What action by the nurse would be appropriate?