A nurse is preparing to perform a physical exam on a patient. She has found that it is best to perform the physical with a head-to-toe approach. Why is this important?

The patient has an order for regular insulin to infuse at 18 units/hr. The pharmacy sends a bag with 1000 units regular insulin in 500 ml of NS. How would the nurse set the infusion pump in ml/hr to deliver this dose? If rounding is required, round to the nearest 10th. Enter a numeric value only.

The nurse is consulting with a client who has a hiatal hernia. Diet counseling should include which of the following:

A patient with acute gastritis asks the nurse why they are being prescribed an H2 blocker. The nurse’s best response is: 

A nurse in a community clinic is assessing a 32-year-old woman who presents with vague complaints of insomnia, anxiety, and chronic headaches. During the visit, the patient becomes tearful and says, “Things at home are fine. I just need to try harder to keep the peace.” The nurse suspects intimate partner violence. Which of the following patient behaviors is most consistent with the tension-building phase of the cycle of violence?

A 35-year-old client arrives at the emergency department 10 minutes after being stung by a bee while gardening. The client appears anxious and reports “feeling strange” with tingling lips and tongue. Vital signs are: BP 90/60 mmHg, HR 115 bpm, RR 24/min, O2 sat 94% on room air. The nurse observes mild facial swelling and hears inspiratory stridor. What is the nurse’s immediate priority action?

The nurse is assessing a patient with septic shock. Which of the following assessment findings or cues would indicate a progression of shock? Select all that apply

The nurse receives a new patient from the Emergency Department. The patient has an admitting diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease. When performing the physical examination, what is the priority assessment?

A 23-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department complaining of stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The nurse notes that the patient ate grilled chicken at a local restaurant approximately 8 hours before admission to the ED. The nurse suspects food poisoning. What is the key to treatment in food poisoning?

A client arrives at the emergency department who suffered multiple injuries from a head-on car collision. Which of the following assessment should take the highest priority to take?