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An older adult client with a history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is prescribed an adrenergic agonist for nasal congestion. Which statement explains why the nurse should monitor this client closely for adverse reactions?

A client comes to the clinic with reports of dysuria and frequency. The nurse practitioner suspects that the client is experiencing a UTI. Which laboratory testing would be most important?

The client is in early stage of Alzheimer’s disease and is ordered donepezil 5 mg PO daily. The drug comes in 10 mg tablets. How much will the nurse give this client each day?

What is the correct rationale for why the nurse would administer a laxative at a separate time from the client’s other medications?

A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client with acute nonobstructive urinary retention who has ingested a toxic dose of bethanechol that has led to severe bradycardia, excessive salivation, and miosis. Which action should the nurse prioritize in this scenario?

The order for the client reads: ondansetron 2 mg IV now. The vial of ondansetron on the floor contains 4mg/5mL. How many mL should be administered? Record the answer to the nearest tenth place.

The nurse is caring for a client with increased intracranial pressure. Which diuretic would the nurse anticipate being prescribed for this client?

The nurse is caring for a client who has been noncompliant with the care regimen that the health care provider previously prescribed for the treatment of sinusitis. What should the nurse do to best promote compliance?

When educating a client prescribed a histamine-2 antagonists, which of the following should be avoided? Select all that apply.

The nurse is reviewing a prescription for pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) for a client experiencing nasal congestion. Which assessment question(s) should the nurse ask to confirm that the prescription is appropriate? Select all that apply.