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The nurse provides care for a patient with a nasogastric tube in place. The patient reports discomfort in the back of the throat. Which action by the nurse is best? (KP source)

A patient is receiving the infusion of NS at 100 mL/hour and an IVPB of vancocin/Vancomycin 1g mixed in 150 mL NS to be delivered over 60 minutes Q12hrs. What is the total parenteral intake in mL for the patient during a 12-hour shift? 

 As a nurse, when caring for a patient with unknown etiology diarrhea, state at least 2 possible causes (pt) and appropriate nursing interventions for each case (1 pt). (No partial credit)

Which antibiotic should the nurse not administer at the same time with statins to avoid muscle damage or liver failure?

A patient receives isoniazid and rifampin in combination to treat for tuberculosis. The patient reports that his contact lenses and urine become stained orange color.  What will the nurse response to this situation?

How can the nurse estimate the length of a nasogastric tube to be inserted?

A patient presents to the emergency department in sickle cell crisis. In addition to hydration, which provider’s orders will the nurse take priority?

A patient’s medication warrants peak and trough levels to be drawn. The nurse is aware that if the peak or trough levels of the drug are too high, which of the following could occur?

The nurse assists a patient with anemia to ambulate in the hallway. Which assessment finding alerts the nurse that the patient is not tolerating the activity?