Your client needs 50 mg of gentamicin I.M. The label says to add 1.3 mL sterile diluent to yield 25 mg/1.5 mL. How many milliliters of reconstituted solution should you give the client? Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number.

You are caring for a 2-month-old infant with dehydration. Upon assessing the client, which of the following signs and symptoms are related to dehydration? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing excessive diarrhea. The client’s arterial blood gas values are pH 7.18, PaCO2 45 mm Hg, and HCO3- 16 mEq/L. Which prescription by the healthcare provider does the nurse expect to receive?

You are caring for a client with vascular fluid volume overload. Which of the following laboratory values corresponds to this condition?

The nurse is admitting a client with hyperkalemia associated with acute renal failure. Which of the following medications do you anticipate will be prescribed?

You are caring for a 2-month old infant that has sunken fontanels and poor skin turgor. Upon assessment and review of the client’s chart, which of the following would contribute to these findings in this population?

The physician orders 500 mg of ampicillin for your client. A 1 g vial of powdered ampicillin is available. The label says to add 2.2 mL sterile water to yield 1 g/2.5 mL. How many milliliters of reconstituted ampicillin should you give? Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to the nearest tenth.

A client diagnosed with hyperkalemia has a potassium level of 5.7 mEq/L. Which of the following orders from the healthcare provider should be implemented first?

An elderly client with diarrhea who is receiving continuous tube feedings develops restlessness, agitation, and weakness. Which laboratory result should the nurse report to the healthcare provider immediately?

A nurse is caring for a 6-year-old that weighs 44 pounds. The client is severely dehydrated and is in need of IV fluid replacement. How much total IV fluid is needed for the first 24 hours of fluid replacement?