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The nurse cares for a client scheduled for surgery with general anesthesia. Which preoperative assessment data indicates a need to have the malignant hyperthermia cart available?

A client is ordered to receive a blood transfusion because of anemia.  What is the smallest gauge IV catheter that can be used to administer blood?

The nurse on the post surgical unit, receives report for the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse.  In report, the nurse learns that the client received 3 mg of Morphine IV just prior to leaving the PACU at 1000.  When is it most important for the nurse to reassess this client?

The preoperative nurse is using the “STOP” tool to screen for sleep apnea.  What data will the nurse include in the assessment? Select all that apply.

During the preoperative admission assessment, a client reports a history of heart failure which is managed with a diuretic.  The nurse anticipates which preoperative tests will be ordered?

The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with HIV infection.  The client asks the nurse when highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) would be prescribed.  Which is the BEST response by the nurse?

The nurse teaches a client prior to the initiation of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART).  Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the instructions?

The nurse in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit is caring for a client after surgery with general anesthesia.  The client states difficulty breathing.  The nurse notes that the client is awake and alert but is unable to move their extremities and has very shallow respirations.  The oxygen saturation is 85%.  Which medication should the nurse administer?

The nurse teaches a client about drug therapy following a kidney transplant.  Which statement by the client would indicate a need for further instruction?

The nurse educates a client about antiretroviral (ART) therapy for HIV.  Which medication classifications would the nurse include in this teaching?  Select all that apply.