In evaluating the effectiveness of magnesium sulfate for the treatment of labor, what finding would alert the nurse to possible side effects?

A nurse is assigned to four clients who have been diagnosed with gastric ulcers. Which one of these clients should the nurse conclude is most at risk to develop gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding?

A patient is scheduled for a CT angiography scan with contrast to rule out a pulmonary embolus. Which information obtained by the nurse is most important to communicate to the health care provider before the examination?

Interpret the following ABG result: PH: 7.31 CO2: 52 HCO3: 28      

A patient with a history of renal calculi is hospitalized with gross hematuria and severe colicky left flank pain that radiates to his left testicle. In planning care for the patient, the nurse gives the highest priority to the nursing diagnosis of what?

Infants born between 34 0/7 and 36 6/7 weeks of gestation are called late-preterm infants because they have many needs similar to those of preterm infants. Because they are more stable than early-preterm infants, they may receive care that is much like that of a full-term baby. The mother-baby or nursery nurse knows that these babies are at increased risk for? Select all that apply.

A client underwent an exploratory laparotomy 2 days ago. The physician should be called immediately for which physical assessment finding?

The nurse assesses the fluid balance status of a client. Which of the following findings would support a nursing diagnosis of fluid volume deficit?

Six hours after gastric resection, the client’s NG aspirate is continuting to drain bright red fluid. What is the best nursing action?

During assessment of a patient with a disorder of the urinary system, the nurse identifies a potentially nephrotoxic agent when the patient reports the use of what?