The nurse is administering sucralfate to a client with stomatitis secondary to chemotherapy. The client wants to take the medication after breakfast. How should the nurse respond?

When caring for a client with diabetes insipidus who is receiving an antidiuretic hormone intranasally, who serum laboratory test is most important for the nurse to monitor',

The home health nurse observes a client self-administering an epinephrine injection using an auto-injector pen. Which client action requires intervention by the nurse?

The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who reports taking five times the recommended daily allowance of vitamins and minerals in a multivitamin form. Which finding indicates a possible vitamin D overdose? Reference Range: Bilirubin [0.3 to 1 mg/dL (5.1 to 17 μmol/L)] Calcium 19 to 10.5 mg/dL (2.3 to 2.6 mmol/L)] Sodium [136 to 145 mEq/L (136 to 145 mmol/L)] Blood Glucose [74 to 106 mg/dL (4.1 to 5.9 mmol/L)]

The nurse administers naloxone to a client with opioid-induced respiratory depression. One hour later, nursing assessment reveals that the client has a respiratory rate of 4 breaths/minute, oxygen saturation of 75%, and is unable to be aroused. Which action should the nurse implement?

After receiving the third dose of a new oral anticoagulant prescription, an older client develops bleeding and tender gums and has many new bruises. Which action(s) should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.

A client who is experiencing vasomotor symptoms related to menopause receives a new prescription for estrogen replacement. Which client condition should the nurse report the healthcare provider prior to administering the first dose of the medication?

A female client with a history of peptic ulcer disease receives a prescription for misoprostol. Which information provided by the client indicates to the nurse a need for further teaching?

The nurse is caring for a client who takes methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis and receives a prescription for adalimumab. Which instructions should the nurse provide the client?

The nurse administers the initial dose of cefoxitin to a client whose medical record indicates an allergy to penicillin. Which finding is most important for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider?

The healthcare provider prescribes propylthiouracil (PTU) and Lugol’s solution, a strong iodine solution, for a client with hyperthyroidism. How should the nurse schedule the administration of these medications?

A client who is newly diagnosed with diabetes insipidus is receiving a synthetic vasopressin intravenously. Which side effect of vasopressin reported by the client should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?

The nurse is assessing a client who was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and is taking carbidopa-levodopa. The client is concerned that the medication is not working. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

The nurse is planning the home care of a client who is receiving a mydriatic medication. Which environment is best for this client?

A client is admitted for observation with reports of progressively increasing fatigue over the past month and a brief episode of dizziness that occurred today. The client has a history of heartburn and indigestion that is self-treated with ibuprofen and antacids. Which assessment finding should the nurse report immediately to the healthcare provider? Reference Range: Guaiac stool [negative] Hemoglobin (14 to 18 g/dl. (140 to 180 g/L)] Hematocrit [42% to 52% (0.42 to 0.52 volume fraction)] Gastric Acid pH (1.5 to 3.5)

The nurse is providing medication teaching to a client with bipolar disorder who receives a prescription for lithium carbonate. Which instruction should the nurse emphasize with the client?

A client receives a prescription for dextrose 5% in water 500 mL IV to be infused over 4 hours. The IV administration set delivers 15 gtt/mL. How many gtt/min should the nurse regulate the infusion? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)

A client has a prescription for heparin 1,000 units IV STAT. Several pre-filled syringes of low molecular weight heparin are available in the client's medication drawer. Which action should the nurse implement?

A client who is taking an oral contraceptive receives a new prescription for erythromycin. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the client?

A client who is taking an oral contraceptive receives a new prescription for erythromycin. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the client?

Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement for a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) who is receiving insulin lispro?

Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the prescription bethanechol is effective for a client diagnosed with urinary retention?

A client receives a prescription for ciprofloxacin 400 mg intravenously (IV) every 12 hours to be infused over an hour. The IV bag contains ciprofloxacin 400 mg in dextrose 5% in water (D,W) 200 mL. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Enter numerical value only.)