A nurse is administering a unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs). Fifteen minutes after the transfusion begins, the client reports chills, low back pain, and shortness of breath. Which action should the nurse take first?

A patient who is two days post-op is complaining of dizziness, shortness of breath and she is pale. The patient’s HR is elevated to 122, and her blood pressure is 90/40. The nurse calls Rapid Response to consult on this patient. What test does the nurse anticipate that the patient will need? 

A nurse is providing education to a client who is beginning chemotherapy for cancer treatment. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A coach asks whether his athletes should perform some sessions with low muscle glycogen. Which answer best reflects both the mechanism and its trade-off?

A sports supplement label says, “Clinically proven” to support immune function and accelerate recovery. Which statement best describes this wording?

A nurse is caring for a client who has deep-vein thrombosis and is receiving IV fluid that contains 10,000 units of heparin in 1000 mL infusing at 100mL per hour. When calculating the client’s intake and output, how much should the nurse document as intravenous intake from this infusion in an 8-hr shift?  (Enter numeric value only. Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)

A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client who is receiving warfarin therapy for atrial fibrillation, with no heart valve replacement. The client’s INR is 4.8. Which action by the nurse is the priority?

A 75 kg strength athlete averages 130 g of protein per day. Using the Chapter 1 DRI baseline and the 2025–2030 DGA protein goal, which statement best describes his intake?

The panel lists a protein blend at 50 g per serving, or 100% Daily Value. Why might that 100% understate what a 90 kg strength athlete actually needs?

A supplement panel lists zinc at 50 mg per serving (455% DV). The zinc RDA is 11 mg/day for men and 8 mg/day for women, and the UL is 40 mg/day. Which conclusion is best supported?