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A nurse is preparing to administer clonidine 0.25 mg at bedtime to a client. The amount available is clonidine 0.1 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Enter the number only. Round the answer to the nearest tenth place. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) [BLANK-1]

A nurse is assessing a client in the early recovery phase after surgery and notes a pulse of 48/min. Which assessment finding suggests that the decreased heart rate is compromising the client’s circulation?

A nurse delegates care of a bedbound older adult client with a Braden score of 10 and urinary incontinence to an assistive personnel (AP). Which instruction is most important for the nurse to include when delegating to reduce the client’s risk of pressure injury?

A nurse prepares to administer prescribed eye drops to a client with conjunctivitis. The medication delivered from the pharmacy is labeled as ear drops. The client reports increasing eye discomfort and asks when the medication will be given. Which action by the nurse requires immediate correction?

A nurse is caring for a critically ill client who becomes increasingly confused, anxious, and overstimulated in a busy intensive care environment. Which nursing intervention is the priority?

A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who prefers non-drug methods to manage persistent pain. Which interventions should the nurse include as alternative strategies? (Select all that apply.)  

A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 50 mEq suspension by mouth twice a day. The amount available is potassium chloride suspension 10 mEq/2 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter the number only. Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) [BLANK-1]

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about proper catheter care for a client with an indwelling urinary catheter. Which action by the newly licensed nurse demonstrates correct understanding of how to clean the catheter?

A nurse provides care that focuses on secondary prevention. Which of the following nursing actions is the best example of this type of prevention?

A nurse educator is reviewing legal accountability with a group of newly licensed nurses. Which scenario best represents negligence?