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The nurse is preparing to administer blood products to a client in the intensive care unit. Which gauge intravenous needle should the nurse use for venipuncture?

The nurse is caring for a client with an allergy to peanuts. Which medication should caution the nurse before administration?  

A nurse receives an intravenous fluid order for a client with cerebral edema. Which fluid would cause the nurse to question the order?

The nurse receives a prescription for aspirin 81 mg by mouth for heart disease. How should the nurse proceed?

The nurse practitioner has prescribed trimethobenzamide HCI 0.2 g IM TID prn for nausea. Dosage supplied is trimethobenzamide 100 mg/mL. How many mL will be given?

The doctor has prescribed Micronase 1.25 mg PO Daily for non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. Dosage on hand is Micronase 2.5 mg per tablet. How many tablets will be given?

The nurse is reviewing laboratory values prior to administering morning medications. Which laboratory value should caution the nurse regarding effective excretion?

A nurse is mentoring a newly hired Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who is preparing to administer a medication. Which statement made by the newly hired LPN would indicate a need for further teaching?

Which intravenous solutions stays where it is infused and does not alter the serum osmolarity?

The health care provider’s prescription reads potassium chloride (KCL) 40 mEq po. The label on the KCL package reads 20 mEq (KCL) per 15 mL. The nurse should prepare how many milliliters of KCL to safely administer the correct dose of medication?