An elderly client is found wandering outside and acting strangely. They are brought to the Emergency Department (ED) by a neighbor. The client is later diagnosis with acute delirium. What clinical manifestations lead to this diagnosis? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY  

The nurse is conducting a class on how to manage insulin regiments. A client asks how long a vial of insulin can be stored at room temperature? What would be the appropriate response from the nurse?  

A client has been diagnosed with Cushing’s syndrome. What psychosocial problem should the nurse assess the client for?  

The HCP has ordered IVPB of phenytoin (Dilantin) 100 mg in 200mL normal saline to infuse over 60 minutes. How will the nurse program the pump for the volume to be infused (VTBI)? 

A client comes to the ED with a shoulder injury. X-ray reveals dislocated shoulder. The orthopod is going to reset the shoulder. The client will be placed under moderate sedation during the procedure. What is the BEST explanation the nurse can give to the family about moderate sedation?  

Order: 1L of NS is to infuse at 100 mL per hour. The IV was hung at 1000. At what time will infusion be completed in military time? 

A 70-year-old client is scheduled for surgery. They say to the nurse, “I am afraid I will not wake up.” What is the best response the nurse can provide?  

A client is experiencing an abrupt on-set of severe hyperthyroidisms. Which order(s) would the nurse anticipates receiving from the healthcare provider? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY  

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with hypothyroidism secondary to Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, when assessing this client, what signs and symptoms would the nurse expect to find?  

All of the following are symptoms that might be assessed if someone is having a withdrawal reaction from benzodiazepines EXCEPT