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The nurse is administering digoxin and hydrochlorothiazide to a patient with chronic heart failure. The nurse should do which of the following first:

The patient with known history of asthma is experiencing sneezing and a scratchy throat. Which of the following actions is best?

How many hours will it take to complete the infusion? Round to the nearest whole number.  Include units of measurement for credit.Order: D5W 1000ml at 100ml/hr

A client recently admitted complains of dark black stools. Which of the following might the nurse find listed in the clients health history?

A patient demonstrates labored, shallow respirations and a respiratory rate of 32/min with a pulse oximetry reading of 87% while receiving 4L/min via nasal cannula. What is the priority nursing intervention?

At what rate should the nurse set the infusion pump? Round to the nearest whole number.  Include units of measurement for credit.Order: Protonix 40mg/100ml to infuse over 15 minutes.

A nurse’s assessment of an IV site reveals the following:  erythema, warmth, and a red streak along the palpable, cordlike vein. Which of the following is suspected?

A patient is seen with reports of cramping, burning pain in the lower extremities with activity. What should the nurse instruct the patient to do when this occurs?

Which nursing intervention can decrease the risk of infiltration of an IV site?

Which of the following patients should be monitored for the development of a pulmonary embolism (PE)? (Select All That Apply.)