A nurse is caring for a client in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)

A nurse is caring for a client in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which of the following is the priority intervention by the nurse? A.initiate a continuous IV insulin infusion B.Begin bicarbonate continuous IV infusion C.Check potassium levels D.Administer 0.9% sodium chloride The correct answer and Explanation is : The priority intervention for a nurse caring for […]

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A patient is receiving a secondary infusion of vancomycin 1,500 mg in 250 mL to be infused over two hours

A patient is receiving a secondary infusion of vancomycin 1,500 mg in 250 mL to be infused over two hours. The IV administration set delivers 10 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.) The correct answer and Explanation

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The health care provider is considering the use of sumatriptan (Imitrex) for a 54-year-old male patient with migraine headaches

The health care provider is considering the use of sumatriptan (Imitrex) for a 54-year-old male patient with migraine headaches. Which information obtained by the nurse is most important to report to the health care provider? A.The patient had a recent acute myocardial infarction. B.The patient has had migraine headaches for 30 years. C.The patient drinks

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The nurse is caring for a patient with migraine headaches

The nurse is caring for a patient with migraine headaches. Which assessment best indicates that suma agonist, is exerting the desired therapeutic effect? A.The patient experiences decreased frequency of migraine headaches. B.The patient does not experience any more migraine headaches. C.The patient reports the termination of the migraine headache after the drug is administered. D.The

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A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 5 mcg/kg PO to a client who weighs 220 lb

A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 5 mcg/kg PO to a client who weighs 220 lb. Available is levothyroxine 75 mcg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) The correct answer and

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A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acute pancreatitis

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. After treating the client’s pain, which of the following should the nurse address as the priority intervention? A Provide oral hygiene.B Assist the client to a side-lying position.C Auscultate the client’s lungs.D Withhold oral fluids and food. The correct answer and Explanation is :

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A client who has been taking clozapine reports experiencing a sore throat and has a temperature of 101.9° F (38.8° C)

A client who has been taking clozapine reports experiencing a sore throat and has a temperature of 101.9° F (38.8° C). Which action should the nurse take? A.Encourage Increase Intake of oral fluids. B.Obtain a specimen for a complete blood count. C.Complete an Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS). D.Administer a PRN dose of acetaminophen. The

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