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The nurse is instructing a client with diabetes mellitus regarding hypoglycemia.  Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching?

The physician has ordered 1,000 mL of D5 0.45% normal saline solution to infuse in 8 hours. With a drop factor of 20 gtts/mL. How many drops per minute will the nurse infuse the solution? _______

Which electrolyte imbalance should a nurse be alert for in a client started on an insulin drip for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?

You have an order for Morphine sulfate 5 mg and Stadol 2 mg IM q4h. The labels read:Morphine 10 mg per mLStadol 1 mg per ml The drugs are compatible, and may be mixed in one syringe. What is the total volume to be administered? _______ ml of morphine _______ ml of stadol _______ ml total volume

The registered nurse (RN) is planning care for an 82-year-old client who has dementia. The client wanders, is unsteady on the feet, and is visually impaired. The RN would give highest priority to which of the following when developing the plan of care?

What are the primary reasons for bathing a patient and changing the bed linens?

In which order should the healthcare provider don PPE (personal protective equipment)?

The nurse is providing an educational session for a group of preschool teachers. The nurse reminds the group that the most important thing to do to prevent the spread of infection is which of the following?

An older adult patient is ordered to receive digoxin (Lanoxin). The patient has decreased renal function. Which condition could indicate digoxin toxicity?

Research has shown that patient adherence to prescribed regimens is generally low, especially when the patient will have to follow the regimen for a long time. Which of the following individuals would most likely benefit from health education that emphasizes adherence?