The nurse is caring for a patient who had a kidney transplant 5 days ago. The patient had been very outgoing and jovial, but this morning the patient is very quiet and refusing breakfast, and ambulation. What would be the most appropriate nursing action at this time?

What type of solution is used to replace electrolytes and expand plasma volume?

The recommended dose of filgrastim (Neupogen) is 10 mcg/kg/day. It is supplied as 300 mcg/mL. A patient who weighs 132 lb should receive ____________________ mL.

Which of the following individuals is at highest risk for blood clotting dysfunction?

1. Place the following individuals in ranked order (1–4) related to their risk for dehydration from highest to lowest.A. ___ A 28-year-old patient who is NPO prior to an endoscopyB. ___ An 8-year-old patient who has had diarrhea for 16 hoursC. ___ A 64-year-old patient who is taking potassium supplementsD. ___ A 72-year-old patient who has had a fever and anorexia for 48 hours

The nurse should stay with a patient for the first ____________________ minutes after a blood transfusion is started, and then check the patient periodically according to agency guidelines.

The nurse recommends early ambulation as ordered be included in the patient’s plan of care. Which of the following can be prevented by early ambulation?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has had a portion of stomach removed. For which of the following findings would the nurse monitor to detect a vitamin B12 deficiency?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Which of these patient statements would indicate understanding of this condition?

A patient has been requesting hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Vicodin) for pain every 4 hours for several days. Now the patient calls the nurse after only 3 hours and says, “I need more Vicodin. The pain is worse.” On which initial assumption should the nurse base a decision about what to do next?