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A 3-year-old child is admitted to the hospital with osteomyelitis of the right femur. Which laboratory test should the nurse order first, before starting an IV antibiotic?

The nurse cares for an infant with myelomeningocele before surgical intervention. What action will the nurse take?

One action that enhances communication success with a hearing-impaired person is to 

A nurse is reviewing orders for a patient prescribed tamsulosin and sildenafil. Which is the most appropriate action?

The nurse is caring for a client with a history of diabetes and who is being treated with hydrochlorothiazide. What action should the nurse take?

The nurse is caring for a client whose potassium level is 5.9 mg/dL (5.9 mmol/L). How will the client’s kidneys respond to this potassium level?

A 72-year-old male client presents at a blood donor drive. The client tells the nurse, “I donate blood on a regular basis.” While reviewing the client’s medication history, the nurse notes the client is currently prescribed dutasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). What explanation would the nurse provide this client as a contraindication to giving blood?

A 65-year-old male client who has been diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia is concerned that doxazosin will make him impotent. After the nurse’s discussion with the client, the client remains worried about this adverse effect. What nursing diagnosis will the nurse identify for this client?

The nurse is caring for a 79-year-old client who has been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection causing mental status changes. The client is prescribed fosfomycin. What assessment should the nurse prioritize?

The nurse is performing client teaching about the urinary antiinfective methenamine. What information is most important for the nurse to share with this client?