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A client is ordered to receive sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin) for chronic otitis media. The medication is ordered 5 mg/kg/dose. The client weighs 132 lb. The medication is available as 125 mg/5 mL. The nurse should administer how may milliliters for each dose? (Round to the whole number) _____________ mL/dose

A client currently on oral contraceptives has been prescribed tetracycline (Doxycycline). The nurse knows the teaching has been effective when the clients makes which of the following statements?

A client is admitted to the emergency department with suspected severe fluid volume overload. What should be the nurse’s first action?

Which of the following nursing notes would be considered charting by exception?

Which of these nursing diagnoses would be most appropriate for managing the state of bargaining in Kubler-Ross’s theory of death and dying?

The nurse is providing oral care to a hospitalized diabetic client.  Which oral care actions are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

A client is admitted with dehydration. Significant findings include: BP= 72/46; P= 118; minimal output of concentrated urine. Which intravenous fluid would be most appropriate for this client initially?

The nurse has prepared a heparin injection for subcutaneous administration.  After inserting the needle at a 45 or 90 degree angle, it would be most appropriate for the nurse to do which of the following?

The physician has ordered naproxen (Naprosyn) 0.375 grams PO every 6 hours as needed for pain. The supply is naproxen (Naprosyn) 250 mg scored tablets. How many tablets would you administer per dose? (Round to the tenth) ___________ Tabs

Which of the following nursing diagnosis indicates a need to postpone teaching?