A nurse is caring for a patient who reports urinary frequency and burning on urination. Upon inspection, the nurse notes the urine is cloudy and has a foul odor. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

The nurse is assessing a patient with Metabolic Acidosis and Diabetes Ketoacidosis. Which symptom is most associated with metabolic acidosis?

A nurse is monitoring a diabetic patient who has a fingerstick glucose level of 450 mg/dL What is the next action the nurse should perform?

A postoperative patient with a right hip replacement is fatigued after frequent ambulation during the shift. When the patient states a need to void but feels too tired to get up, which nursing action is most appropriate?

Which IV solution will the nurse expect the health-care provider (HCP) to prescribe for a patient with simple water replacement because of lack of fluid intake or loss of body water without loss of electrolytes?

A patient presents with dark, tea-colored urine and reports flank pain and burning on urination. The nurse performs a dipstick test that is positive for blood. Which nursing action should the nurse take next?

The nurse has an order to administer Potassium, KCL 60 mEq/L for a patient with a below normal potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L. Which delivery method is the preferred route of administration of KCL 60 mEq/L?

The provider orders 1,000 mL of 0.9% NS to infuse over 6 hours. The IV tubing delivers 15 gtt/mL. What is the flow rate in gtt/min? (Round to the nearest whole number.) [BLANK-1] gtt/min

Place the following steps for administering an intramuscular (IM) medication using the Z-track method in the correct sequence: [BLANK-1] Inject the medication slowly (about 10 seconds per mL). Displace the skin and subcutaneous tissue laterally by 1–1.5 inches. Clean the injection site with an antiseptic swab. Withdraw the needle and release the skin. Insert the needle quickly at a 90° angle into the muscle. Wait 10 seconds before withdrawing the needle. Apply gentle pressure with gauze (do not massage). Aspirate slightly to check for blood return. Enter the number of each step in the proper sequence without spaces. Do NOT use commas.

Which intramuscular (IM) site is not recommended for adult patients, related to the risk of damaging the sciatic nerve? [BLANK-1]