When the kidneys are not working well, the byproducts of protein breakdown can build up in the blood

Many elderly people lose the ability to distinguish between salty, sour, sweet, and bitter flavors.

The mother is 8 hours postpartum and her bleeding is normal, however, her fundus is firm but is found to be at the right of the midline and one finger-breadth above the umbilicus. This requires the nurse’s intervention of to prevent postpartum subinvolution or uterine atony. What is the FIRST PRIORITY nursing intervention to perform?

A client gave birth three days ago, and reports a change in her vaginal bleeding from dark red to light pink. This client is experiencing:

The physician ordered ticarcillin 500mg in 50ml to infuse over 30 minutes. The drop factor is 15 gtt/ml. Calculate the flow rate in drops per minute.  [CLOZE_01]   Gtt/min  

The nurse is providing care to a newborn who weighs 6 lbs. How many kilograms does the newborn weigh? Round the answer to the nearest hundredth.  [CLOZE_01]  kg

The nurse is concerned that a pregnant patient is using cocaine. What should the nurse suggest to the health care provider to confirm this suspicion?

What is an episiotomy?

A woman with an episiotomy is complaining of soreness. During the assessment the nurse notes the incision is approximate with no redness or swelling. What is the priority action by the nurse?

A nurse is assessing a newborn immediately following delivery. Upon auscultation, the nurse would expect to find the heart rate within which of the following ranges?