A nurse is caring for a patient following an above-the-knee amputation. Which intervention should the nurse implement to prevent contractures?

Case Study: The nurse is caring for Mr. Jackson, a 68-year-old client who is a direct admit to the medical-surgical unit, with complaints of worsening confusion, shortness of breath, increased fatigue, and increased swelling in lower extremities. Medical History: Heart failure, COPD, Type 2 Diabetes, Parkinson’s Disease, GERD Home Medications: Carbidopa-Levodopa, Digoxin, Lisinopril, Aspirin, Albuterol, Tiotropium, Metformin Initial Assessment:HR 110BP 88/54RR 26SpO2 86% RAWeight 210 lbsCrackles in lungs2+ pitting edemaUrine output: 20 mL/hrThe provider orders:IV fluidsOxygen therapy via nonrebreatherStrict intake and outputAlbuterol treatmentWhich system should the nurse prioritize when planning care?

The nurse is working with a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and a UAP. Which patient should the nurse assign to the LPN?

A nurse is administering 1000 mL of lactated Ringer’s over 6 hours using IV tubing with a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL. How many drops per minute should the nurse regulate? (round to the whole number).

A nurse is preparing to administer vancomycin 15 mg/kg/dose IV every 12 hours to a patient who weighs 132 lb. How many milligrams should the nurse administer per dose? (round to the tenth)

A nurse is preparing to administer an IV infusion of normal saline at 20 mL/kg/day to a patient who weighs 154 lbs. How many mL/hr should the nurse set the IV pump? (Round to the nearest whole number)

The nurse is assigned to four patients. Which patient should the nurse assess first?

A nurse is caring for a client with appendicitis. Which change in condition requires immediate follow-up?

An infant with esophageal atresia can survive without immediate surgery.

A patient’s protocol consists of: