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33. A patient with myasthenia gravis who takes pyridostigmine (Mestinon) reports increased muscle weakness, excessive salivation, and abdominal cramping. The nurse suspects:

84. A patient receiving continuous tube feedings develops sudden coughing, tachypnea, and crackles in the right lung base. The nurse’s first action is to:

91. A patient in anaphylaxis requires epinephrine 0.5 mg IM. The available concentration is 1 mg/mL (1:1000). How many mL will the nurse administer?

87. A patient is diagnosed with Clostridioides difficile infection. Which nursing interventions are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

81. An 85-year-old patient reports a 15-pound unintentional weight loss over 3 months and decreased interest in eating. Which action is the nurse’s priority?

58. Three days after a major burn, the patient enters the diuretic (acute) phase. The nurse should monitor for which electrolyte shift?

45. A patient diagnosed with Bell’s palsy is unable to close the right eye completely. Which nursing intervention is the priority?

90. A patient with cirrhosis and ascites is taking spironolactone (Aldactone) 100 mg daily. The nurse notes the serum potassium is 5.6 mEq/L. Which action is most appropriate?

97. A patient with rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed methotrexate 17.5 mg PO weekly. The pharmacy supplies 2.5 mg tablets. How many tablets per weekly dose?

59. A patient arrives at the ED after a house fire with burns to the face, chest, and both arms. Which actions should the nurse take during the initial assessment? (Select all that apply.)