The nurse is reviewing the medication order for a patient who is to receive a nitroglycerin gtt for the management of chest pain during acute coronary syndrome. Provider’s Order:Initiate a nitroglycerin drip at 5 mcg/min, and titrate by 5 mcg/min every 5 minutes to achieve a systolic blood pressure (SBP) of less than 140 mmHg. Do not exceed a maximum dose of 20 mcg/min. The medication is dispensed as 50 mg of nitroglycerin in 250 mL of 0.9% NaCl. The nurse began the infusion at 5 mcg/min when the patient’s blood pressure reading was 166/82 mmHg. After 5 minutes, the patient’s blood pressure reading was 160/78 mmHg, so the nurse increased the drip rate by 5 mcg/min.  Question: The nurse verifies that the infusion pump should administer the current rate of 10 mcg/min at what rate, in mL per hour? Round to the nearest whole number. Enter numeric value only.

What is the nurse’s priority action in the care and protection of a child who has been a victim of child abuse?

The nurse is providing care for a postoperative patient who is receiving Percocet for pain management. Provider’s Order:Administer Percocet (oxycodone 5 mg/acetaminophen 325 mg), 2 tablets every 6 hours as needed for severe pain (pain score 7-10).  The maximum daily dose of acetaminophen should not exceed 4 G. The patient has been experiencing significant pain and has requested the maximum allowed dosage for the past 24 hours. Question:If a patient is receiving the maximum ordered dose of 2 tablets every 6 hours, how many grams of acetaminophen will the patient receive in 24 hours? Enter numeric value only. Round to the nearest tenth.

A nurse is calculating a client’s fluid intake over the past 8 hr. The client had one 8-oz cup of coffee, 3 oz of juice, and 12 oz of soda. The client’s water pitcher had 800 mL and 200 mL remain. The client also had IV fluids infusing at 40 mL/hr via an IV pump. How many mL should the nurse document as the client’s total intake for the shift? __________________

A nurse is preparing to administer an IV infusion of potassium chloride (KCl) to a patient with hypokalemia related to prolonged nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The provider has ordered 40 mEq of potassium chloride to be infused over 4 hours. The available formulation is potassium chloride 10 mEq/100 mL. Question: Which of the following statements is correct regarding the administration of this potassium chloride infusion?

Which of the following is accurately stated regarding cardiac muscle tissue?

Which parental statement regarding the sleep needs of a younger infant is accurate?

A nurse is assessing an infant who is suspected of experiencing respiratory distress. Which of the following actions is the most appropriate for the nurse to take first?

Which response by the nurse is most appropriate when a 65 year old female who has been menopausal for several years relates that she has begun having vaginal bleeding again?

A nurse is providing guidelines to new parents about maintaining safety for their newborn.  Which response by the parents indicates a need for additional teaching?