The order is for heparin 3000 units subcutaneous injection q12 hours. The available supply is heparin 5000 units per mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?

A client with a right arm cast for a fractured humerus states, “I haven’t been able to straighten the fingers on my right hand since this morning.” What action should the nurse take first?

The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client diagnosed with hyponatremia. Which laboratory value confirms this diagnosis?

A client has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Which signs and symptoms would the nurse most likely expect?

A client is receiving levothyroxine therapy. Which finding should the nurse report immediately?

A client is receiving levothyroxine therapy. Which finding should the nurse report immediately?

The nurse is reinforcing teaching with the mother of a child with muscular dystrophy. Which teaching point should the nurse emphasize?

A nurse is discussing heat and cold application with a certified nursing assistant. Which physiologic mechanism describes the effect of heat application in the body?

The nurse has implemented several measures to manage a client’s postoperative pain. What assessment data is most helpful in evaluating the effectiveness of these measures?

The health care provider has prescribed penicillin G 600,000 units. The available supply is penicillin G 1,200,000 units diluted in 3 mL normal saline. How many mL will the nurse administer?