A 60-year-old client is currently on the medical-surgical telemetry unit for the treatment of sporadic bradycardia. The nurse notes that the telemetry monitor reads the client’s current heart rate as 55 beats per minute. Which of the following should the nurse implement first?

Mepivacaine is a long-lasting local anesthetic available for use in dentistry and the duration is related to the strong protein binding.

A 47-year-old client is treated with a magnesium-containing antacid for acid reflux. Based on the drug’s adverse effects, the nurse should assess:

The nurse assesses the MAR and notes that the client is currently taking a thiazide diuretic. Based on the possible adverse effects of the drug class, which of the following is most appropriate for the nurse assess?

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for a six-week taper of prednisone after a flare of Crohn’s disease. The nurse advises the client not to discontinue the prednisone suddenly for which of the following reasons?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to start taking montelukast (Singulair) to treat asthma. Which of thefollowing statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Using a gravity infusion set, how many gtts/min will the nurse set the drip chamber to administer D5W 250 mL over 25 minutes with a drop factor of 15? Round final answer to nearest whole number. [BLANK-1]

A client has been recently prescribed fenofibrate (Fibricor) for very-high serum triglyceride levels. For which of the following should the nurse closely monitor?

A nurse is preparing to administer the morning dose of subcutaneous regular insulin to a diabetic client. The breakfast tray is scheduled to arrive at 0800. What is the most appropriate time to administer the insulin?

A 33-year-old client presents to an outpatient clinic with complaints of headache, dry mouth, and weight gain. The client has been on a glucocorticoid for 2 months for the treatment of secondary adrenal cortical insufficiency. The nurse receives an order for a urinalysis and notes ketones in the urine. Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse implement first?