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Order: 500 mL of isopropyl alcohol 65%. In stock alcohol is 95% and 50%.What volumes of 95% and 50% alcohol are needed?

The nurse is assessing a patient with chronic anemia. Which finding is most consistent with worsening anemia and decreased oxygen-carrying capacity?

A physician orders 2 oz of a 10% solution to be prepared from a stock supply of 60% solution and water.How many mL of the solute (60% solution) are needed?

A nurse is offering education about oral iron therapy to a client diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. Which statement by the client indicates correct understanding?

A physician orders 250 mL D5W with 10,000 units of heparin to be administered at 500 units/hour.How long will this bag of fluid last?

A nurse-manager is implementing strategies to maintain adequate staff in the health care organization. What action by the manager will best achieve this goal?

A nurse is caring for a client who has Cushing’s syndrome. Which of the following interventions should the nurse expect to perform? Select all that apply.

A nurse is creating a teaching plan for a client who has thrombocytopenia. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

The RN is serving as preceptor for a senior nursing student who is assessing an endocrine patient. For which action must the nurse intervene immediately?

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with AML.  Which assessment data warrant immediate intervention?