A nurse is caring for a client is who has a deep vein thrombosis and is prescribed heparin by continuous IV infusion at 1,200 units/hr. Available is heparin 25,000 units in 500 mL D5W. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) Enter the number only. [BLANK-1]

A patient with a pleural effusion is scheduled for a thoracentesis. Which action should the RN take to prepare the patient for the procedure?

When providing care for a patient who has a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the nurse should collaborate with the patient and prioritize what goal?

A patient’s most recent laboratory results show a slight decrease in potassium. The physician has opted to forego drug therapy but has suggested increasing the patient’s dietary intake of potassium. Which of the following would be a good source of potassium?

Which nursing intervention is essential when caring for a patient with active tuberculosis?

You are the surgical nurse caring for a 65-year-old female patient who is postoperative day 1 following a thyroidectomy. During your shift assessment, the patient complains of tingling in her lips and fingers. She tells you that she has an intermittent spasm in her wrist and hand. What electrolyte imbalance should you first suspect?

A client is admitted with symptoms of fluid overload. Her lab results reveal a sodium level of 134 mEq/L, potassium level of 5.8 mEq/L, and BUN of 35 mg/dL. Based on these findings, what is the priority nursing action?

Client Information:Age: 68 yearsGender: FemaleMedical History: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)Current Situation: The client is admitted to the hospital with symptoms including mild dyspnea and 1+ peripheral edema.Lab results: serum sodium level of 128 mEq/L, serum potassium level of 4.0 mEq/L, and serum osmolality of 265 mOsm/kg.Vital Signs: BP 140/80 mmHg, HR 95 bpm, RR 20 breaths/min, SpO2 94% on 2L nasal cannula.Based on these findings, what is the priority nursing action?

Which of the following is not considered one of the five major components of internal control?

Changing from a sampling plan using random selection without replacement to random selection with replacement has what effect on the required sample size?