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The nurse received report on the clients admitted to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) within the past hour. Which client admitted to the PACU should the nurse prioritize to see FIRST?

The client with diabetes received 8 units of regular insulin and 12 units of NPH insulin at 0730. At 0930 the client reports having a headache, feeling shaky and nervous. What is the probable cause for this client’s signs and symptoms? 

A client who had a right side above the knee amputation is received on the post-surgical unit from the PACU. The initial nurse’s assessment was LOC; responsive, A&O x4, VS:  T 99.2, HR 78, RR 18, BP 136/82, the surgical dressing clean, dry, and intact. The nurse reassesses the client 20 minutes later to find the client lethargic, VS: T 99.2 HR 100 RR 20, BP 110/72 and the dressing is saturated with copious amount of blood. What should the nurse’s INITIAL action be? 

The client has a nasogastric tube that has been placed to drain the stomach contents by low intermittent suction. What is the nurse’s PRIORITY when caring for this client? 

The nurse observes that a client with Alzheimer’s disease has been trying to button their shirt for several minutes. The client is becoming increasingly agitated. What is the nurse’s MOST APPROPRIATE response? 

Design a comprehensive program for a person to either gain or lose weight. You must include detailed elements of at least the following aspects.   1. Current health/fitness status 2. Identifying attainable goals 3. Creating a diet and exercise plan 4. Expected outcomes/timeframes   You must be specific in your responses and accurate in any numbers you reference.

Which of the following is NOT regulated by the FDA?

Which of the following is NOT part of an IND?

Which clinical trial phase is typically considered the “dose-finding” stage?

Which of the following types of vaccine would you expect to require the MOST number of doses for full immunity?