The nurse should stay with a patient for the first ____________________ minutes after a blood transfusion is started, and then check the patient periodically according to agency guidelines.

The nurse recommends early ambulation as ordered be included in the patient’s plan of care. Which of the following can be prevented by early ambulation?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has had a portion of stomach removed. For which of the following findings would the nurse monitor to detect a vitamin B12 deficiency?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Which of these patient statements would indicate understanding of this condition?

A patient has been requesting hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Vicodin) for pain every 4 hours for several days. Now the patient calls the nurse after only 3 hours and says, “I need more Vicodin. The pain is worse.” On which initial assumption should the nurse base a decision about what to do next?

A patient who has just returned from abdominal surgery states, “I learned relaxation exercises, so I won’t need any drugs.” Which of the following statements about relaxation therapy is true?

Which is the best example of a measurable outcome for a patient with deficient fluid volume?

The client has a Humulin Regular U-100 subcutaneous sliding scale insulin order to be administered at 0800 hours based on blood sugar results obtained as depicted below.   The blood sugar result obtained is 220 mg/dL.  Based on the sliding scale insulin order shown below, select the letter (A, B, C, or D) that identifies the syringe with the correct amount of insulin drawn up inside it. Blood Glucose Level(mg per dL)                         Regular Insulin Less than 70 Call MD201–250                              5 units251–300                              8 units301–350                             10 units351–400                             15 unitsGreater than 400 Call MD _______ A, B, C or D

The client has an order to receive Ceftriaxone 15mg/kg IM every 6 hours.  The medication label is shown below, refer to For IM administration for concentration.  The client weighs 56.5 pounds.  How many milligrams (mgs) will the client receive per dose?  Round to the tenth. Leading zero when applicable. No trailing zero.     _____ mg

How does career planning primarily benefit employees during the establishment stage of their careers?