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The nursing instructor is discussing postoperative care with a group of nursing students. A student asks, “Why does the client go to the PACU instead of just going to a post-surgical unit?” What is the instructor’s best response?  

A client comes to the ED with a shoulder injury. X-ray reveals dislocated shoulder. The orthopod is going to reset the shoulder. The client will be placed under moderate sedation during the procedure. What is the BEST explanation the nurse can give to the family about moderate sedation?  

The nurse is caring for a client being treated for diabetic ketoacidosis. Which lab result is the nurse MOST concerned with?  

The HCP has ordered IVPB of phenytoin (Dilantin) 100 mg in 200mL normal saline to infuse over 60 minutes. How will the nurse program the pump for the volume to be infused (VTBI)? 

A client is brought into the Emergency Department (ED) due to increased confusion and lethargy. The client has been taking levothyroxine for 3 years. Stat labs reveal low levels of T4 and high levels of TSH. The data suggests the client may be experiencing Myxedema coma. Which situation does the nurse suspect caused this episode?  

 The nurse’s assessment of a client post op a thyroidectomy suggests signs and symptoms of tetany. A review of the recent blood work reveals a calcium level of 7.2 mg/dL. The nurse should prepare to administer which PRN order?     

The nurse is reviewing urinalysis results of a client with diabetes insipidus. What is the expected result of the urine analysis?    

The nurse is assessing a client who is post-operative thyroidectomy. The nurse assessed breathing, vital signs, and for fullness at the incision site. What other essential clinical manifestation should the nurse look for when assessing a client who is post-operative a thyroidectomy?    

A client experiencing an altered level of consciousness is brought to the Emergency Department (ED). The client’s med alert bracelet indicates they have type 1 diabetes. The client’s glucose level is 22 mg/dL. The nurse should anticipate administering which prescribed intervention?  

A client newly diagnosed with diabetes is learning to administer insulin. They received 10 units of NPH and 12 units of rapid acting insulin each morning. Which of the following statements reflects the client’s understanding of the education?