Q42. The nurse is to administer digoxin to an 18-month-old patient who weighs 16.5 lb. Guidelines for administration read as follows: 0.0075 to 0.010 mg/kg/day. Which is a safe medication dosage?

Q10. Which of the following is most important to monitor in a patient on aspirin therapy?  

Q34. The LVN reviews vitals for a patient on metoprolol (Lopressor): HR: 68 bpm (previously 88 bpm) BP: 124/78 mmHg Patient reports improved shortness of breath Which interpretation is correct based on metoprolol’s action?  

Q6. A patient reports unexplained bruising and bloody appearing urine. The nurse needs to determine if the patient is taking which of the following medication?        

 Case Study: Answers to Questions 2-4 are based on this Case Study Scenario: Mr. J., 68 years old, is admitted after a total hip replacement. He is on bed rest for 48 hours. Vital signs: BP 130/80, HR 88, Temp 98.6°F. He reports mild calf discomfort. No anticoagulants have been ordered yet. Q3. Which nursing actions should be included in Mr. J.’s care plan? (Select all that apply)  

Q8. A post‑operative patient is 12 hours after abdominal surgery. The patient rates pain at 5/10 and states, “I don’t want to walk yet—I think I should rest one more day.” What is the priority nursing intervention?  

Q22. Patient with a history of DVT and on warfarin (Jantoven, Coumadin) has INR 3.5 and reports nosebleeds. What action does the nurse do next?    

What treatment(s) would be appropriate for this case? Select all that apply. You will receive partial credit. 

In your own words, provide a theoretical lens (refer back to module 2 when you learned about cognitive, behavioral, biological, psychodynamic, developmental psychopathology modalities, and more) to justify your conceptualization of the diagnosis and treatment approach(s) to this case. Your answer cannot exceed 50 words. Complete sentences required and spelling/grammar can impact your score. 

A patient is being admitted to the medical-surgical unit. During the admission interview, the RN asks the patient about recent episodes of nausea and vomiting. The patient reports vomit that “looked like dark coffee grounds.”How should the nurse interpret this finding?