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The nurse is caring for a client immediately after a diagnostic cardiac catheterization due to a diagnosis of coronary artery disease. The most recent laboratory results are BUN 30mg/dL Creatinine 1.7.mg/dL. Which of the following would the nurse include in the plan of care?    

The care team is considering the use of dialysis in a client whose renal function is progressively declining. Renal replacement therapy is indicated in which of the following situations?  

Absorption of which of the following nutrients decreases in older age? Select all that apply. 

Ordered: Drug Z IV infusion 1 mg per kg per hour Available: Drug Z 1000 mg/500 mL Patient’s weight: 80 kg round to the nearest whole number calculate the flow rate. [BLANK-1] ml/hr

A nurse observes unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) providing care to a client with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Which action would require the nurse to intervene?    

The physician orders Tagamet 600 mg PO bid. The medication available is 300 mg /5 mL. How many tsp will you give? round to the nearest whole number [BLANK-1] tsp

Order: IV 250 mL NS with 600 Units of Humulin R to infuse at 15 Units/hr round to the nearest tenth Calculate mL/hr: [BLANK-1] ml/hr

Although each athlete with Type 1 diabetes may respond somewhat individually, generally moderate-intensity continuous aerobic exercise will _________ blood sugar levels, and high-intensity vigorous exercise may _________ blood sugar levels.

Order: dopamine hydrochloride 7 mcg/kg/min Available: dopamine hydrochloride 200 mg in 250 mL of D5W Patient’s weight: 160 lbs round to the nearest tenth What rate will you set the infusion pump? [BLANK-1]

According to Maslow’s hierarch of needs, once physiological needs are met, what is the next level?