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A client taking hydrochlorothiazide should report which problem to their healthcare provider?

Which of the following defines “Scope of Practice” as it relates to IV therapy?

A nurse is preparing an intravenous administration set for a client’s IV infusion. Which administration set must be used with a close-glass system?

According to the syllabus, can assignments be turned in late?

The nurse determines that an elderly patient’s IV of  NS with 20 mEq KCl at 75 mL/hr is has actually been infusing for 1 hour at a rate of 100mL/hr. After determining the patient is not experiencing any complications, what action will the nurse take?

Which of the following is an example of a good discussion board follow-up post?

The nurse is caring for a client with gastroenteritis who has nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Which action should the nurse take first to preserve the client’s hydration status?

Which of the following is not true regarding hemispheric lateralization?

The  nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a unit of packed RBCs. About 15 min following the start of the transfusion, the nurse notes that the client is flushed and febrile, and reports chills. To help confirm that the client is having an acute hemolytic transfusion reaction, the nurse should observe for which of the following manifestations?

A nurse is preparing to infuse an antibiotic intravenous piggyback (IVPB).  Which connection would the nurse use to secure the piggyback infusion to the primary set?