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A newborn weighs 5 pounds and 11 ounces.  How many kilograms does this newborn weigh?

A client’s IV insertion site is in the left wrist and is swollen and cool to touch.  The client reports that the IV site is tender and hurting.  When looking for a new area to re-site the IV, the nurse knows that this area should not be considered?  

You are caring for a patient with an elevated potassium level according the a Complete Metabolic Panel. Which of the following would you likely see on an EKG that would indicate hyperkalemia?

The nurse is educating a hesitant client on suture removal.  Which of the following statements regarding suture removal is the most appropriate? 

The nurse is going to assist a client on the first postoperative day, to ambulate, deep breathe, and cough.  What action by the nurse would be most helpful to this client?

Mrs. Chen is scheduled for a cesarean section and is to receive a type of anesthesia that allows her to be awake during the procedure. What type of anesthesia would the nurse expect for this patient?

Mr. Jones has a hypokalemic electrolyte imbalance. Which of the following would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis for the nurse to care plan on for Mr. Jones?

A nurse is preparing for surgery by performing a surgical scrub.  After scrubbing his nails 15 strokes, the nurse goes on to scrub his fingers with how many strokes?

On admission of a client to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU), the blood pressure (BP) is 122/72 mm Hg. Thirty minutes after admission, the BP is 114/62, with a pulse of 74 and warm, dry skin. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse assesses a client who had Cornary Artery Bypass Graft surgery 2 days ago.  Which information about the client is most important to communicate to the health care provider?