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An older adult client, who takes multiple medications three times a day, expresses confusion about which medication should be taken at which time. The client refuses to use a pill organizer, stating, “Those are for old people.” Which of the following interventions by the nurse would be most effective in helping the client manage their medications independently?

A client has been diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder that leads to progressive muscle weakness and atrophy. Which nursing intervention best supports a holistic approach to this client’s care?

Which statement made by a black/African American client indicates a need for further teaching about chronic disease risk factors? 

What education should the nurse provide for a MtF client staring estrogen therapy? Select all that apply

A nurse is performing a holistic assessment for a client who has been coping with a recent diagnosis of a chronic illness. To better understand the client’s readiness to reflect on and potentially engage with their spiritual well-being, which question would be most appropriate to ask?

Which statement by a student nurse indicates understanding of cultural competence in nutrition?

Which statements reflect barriers clients with a rare disease often encounter? Select all that apply. 

The client is receiving Hydromorphone via an intravenous patient-controlled analgesic (PCA) pump. The PCA pump is set to give 0.4 milligrams every 10 minutes with a lockout of 2.4 mg in 4 hours. The client received hydromorphone 1 milligram bolus via the PCA pump at 1300. The client pushed the PCA button 20 times and received hydromorphone 14 times during the 1900-0700 shift. How many milligrams of hydromorphone did the client receive? Put the numeric value only. [BLANK-1]

A nurse is learning about the health care needs of individuals who identify as LGBTQ+. Match each term to the correct definition. 

The client is receiving 0.9 Normal Saline at 75 milliliters per hour. The client has an order for Vancomycin 1 gram in 250 milliliters 0.9 Normal Saline to be administered over 2 hours twice daily as a secondary infusion. How many milliliters of intravenous fluid is the client receiving over a 24 hour period? Provide numeric value only.  [BLANK-1]