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An order is written for liquid acetaminophen at per dose for a toddler who weighs . The medication bottle is labeled . Calculate the total volume in that should be administered for a single dose. (Record your answer to one decimal place.)
A nurse is caring for a laboring client at 37 weeks gestation who has severe preeclampsia. The provider has prescribed a strict total fluid restriction of , which includes all oral and intravenous (IV) intake.
The client is receiving a continuous IV infusion of magnesium sulfate at a rate of . The magnesium sulfate is supplied as in of sterile water. The client also has a continuous IV infusion of oxytocin running at . Over the past 4 hours, the client has consumed of ice chips and of water.
Assuming the oral intake is distributed evenly across the 4 hours, what is the maximum rate in at which the nurse should program the primary IV pump to deliver lactated Ringer's solution? (Record your answer as a whole number.)
A critical care nurse is managing a client diagnosed with acute respiratory failure who is receiving mechanical ventilation. The laboratory reports the following arterial blood gas results: pH 7.28, PaCO2 62 mm Hg, PaO2 55 mm Hg, and HCO3 24 mEq/L. To reduce the risk of further physiological deterioration, which of the following interventions are appropriate? Select all that apply.
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A clinical educator on a specialized oncology unit is reviewing case studies with the nursing staff to reinforce ethical decision-making. Connect each specialized nursing intervention to the primary ethical principle it demonstrates by matching the items below.
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A client recovering from a complex coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery develops acute postoperative delirium. The client becomes highly agitated and continuously attempts to pull out their epicardial pacing wires and mediastinal chest tubes. After documenting the failure of multiple less restrictive interventions, the healthcare provider prescribes bilateral soft wrist restraints. Which intervention demonstrates correct adherence to restraint safety protocols?
A nurse manager is observing staff members on a medical-surgical unit to ensure adherence to confidentiality, information security, and legal mandates. Which of the following actions by the staff demonstrate appropriate compliance? (Select all that apply.)
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While a unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) is infusing, the client suddenly develops severe lower back pain, dyspnea, and visible shivering. The nurse suspects an acute hemolytic transfusion reaction. Arrange the following nursing interventions in the correct chronological order of priority. (Place the first action at the top and the last action at the bottom.)
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A client diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism has a documented admission weight of 187 lbs. The healthcare provider orders a continuous intravenous (IV) heparin infusion at a dose of 18 units/kg/hr. The pharmacy dispenses an IV bag containing 25,000 units of heparin in 250 mL of 5% dextrose in water. Calculate the required infusion pump rate in mL/hr. (Round the answer to the nearest tenth.)
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving a continuous intravenous regular insulin infusion for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The client's current blood glucose level is mg/dL ( mmol/L). Which laboratory finding poses the greatest risk for a physiological complication and requires immediate intervention?
An adult client is receiving care in the intensive care unit for massive gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Despite aggressive fluid resuscitation, the bleeding persists. Which assessment findings suggest that the client has entered the progressive (uncompensated) stage of hypovolemic shock? Select all that apply.
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A gravid client at 40 weeks of gestation is undergoing an induction of labor with intravenous oxytocin. The external fetal monitor displays a continuous pattern where the fetal heart rate gradually decreases, with the nadir occurring consistently after the peak of the uterine contractions. The heart rate recovers to the baseline only after the contractions have completely ended. Based on these findings, which intervention is most critical for the nurse to implement?
A client diagnosed with active pulmonary tuberculosis and a concurrent Clostridioides difficile infection requires an urgent abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan. Which actions should the nurse implement when preparing for and facilitating this client's transport? Select all that apply.
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A medical-surgical nurse is developing a care plan for a client who is admitted with pneumonia caused by *Haemophilus influenzae* type b (Hib) and has a concurrent sacral wound infected with Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE). Which interventions should the nurse include to maintain appropriate transmission-based precautions? Select all that apply.
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Following a total thyroidectomy, an adult client is admitted to the surgical step-down unit. To minimize the potential for severe postoperative complications, which actions and assessments must the nurse include in the plan of care? Select all that apply.
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Following a positive sputum acid-fast bacillus (AFB) smear, an adult client is placed in an airborne infection isolation room. As the care team coordinates daily care, which specific precautions must be enforced? (Select all that apply.)
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Mid-morning on a high-acuity infectious disease ward, the charge nurse must dynamically adjust client assignments for a multi-disciplinary team. The current staffing includes a registered nurse (RN), a licensed practical nurse (LPN/VN), and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which task reallocation represents the safest application of delegation principles?
A registered nurse has completed wound care for a client placed on contact and droplet precautions. The nurse is wearing a disposable gown, non-sterile gloves, a face shield, and a surgical mask. Arrange the steps for removing the personal protective equipment (PPE) in the correct chronological sequence according to standard infection control guidelines.
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An occupational health nurse is called to the human resources department to assist an employee who was just informed of their unexpected, immediate termination after 20 years with the company. The employee is sitting rigidly in a chair, hyperventilating, staring blankly, and repeating, "This cannot be happening. How will I feed my children?" Which of the following is the priority nursing action?
During a severe weather emergency, a medical-surgical unit is operating with a modified staffing model consisting of one registered nurse (RN) and one unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). To maintain safe and effective care, which of the following client care activities is most appropriate for the RN to delegate to the UAP?
A nurse is performing a reassessment on a young adult client admitted with an acute asthma exacerbation. The client initially presented with marked tachypnea, use of accessory muscles, and loud bilateral wheezing. Thirty minutes later, the nurse observes that the client's respirations have become shallow, wheezing is no longer audible, and the client appears drowsy. Arterial blood gas (ABG) results reveal a of , a of , and an of . Which of the following is the priority nursing action?