A patient has the following laboratory results:BUN: 72 mg/dLCreatinine: 4.5 mg/dLWhich assessment is the nurse’s priority?

The nurse cares for several patients on the medical-surgical unit with urinary drainage devices. Which nursing intervention prevents catheter-associated urinary tract infections? Select All That Apply

The nurse is caring for a patient on the medical-surgical unit. Lab reports are placed on the medical chart. Which electrolyte imbalance requires immediate intervention by the medical team?

The post-operative patient has to the been admitted to the PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) after a three-hour abdominal surgery. Which nursing action is most important in the immediate postoperative period?

The nurse is reviewing measures to promote health and wellness in the community. Which is an example of a Leading Health Indicator (LHI) from Health People 2020?

A nurse is assessing several patients with diabetes in the dining hall of a local long-term care facility. Which resident’s behavior or nursing assessment requires immediate nursing intervention? Select All That Apply

A nurse is reviewing cardiac enzyme results. Which finding suggests a recent myocardial infarction (heart attack)?

A patient weighs 52 kg and is prescribed clindamycin 10 mg/kg/dose PO three times daily. The pharmacy provides a suspension labeled 75 mg per 5 mL. How many milliliters should the nurse give per dose? (Enter numerical value only in the blank below. Round to the nearest TENTHS place. Do not enter a label.) [BLANK-1] mL

The nurse is caring for a 78-year-old elder gentleman with end-stage respiratory failure, admitted for care. Arrange the following nursing actions in priority for this patient. Use each intervention ONCE. Apply oxygen as prescribed Assess respiratory rate and effort Administer prescribed bronchodilator   Auscultate breath sounds. Document care   Reassess respiratory status [BLANK-1]

A toilet-trained 5-year-old child presents with new-onset urinary incontinence and increased urgency. Which nursing action is most appropriate?