A patient with a serum sodium level of 125 mEq/L is being treated for hyponatremia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the care plan?

In developing a care plan for a patient with an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of an open displaced fracture of the tibia,  what is the priority nursing diagnosis?

Which intervention is most effective in mobilizing secretions in a patient with pneumonia?

A client presents with a pressure ulcer on the ankle. What should the nurse do first?

A patient is admitted to the ER with severe fatigue and confusion. Lab studies are done. Which lab value will require the most immediate action by the nurse?

A patient develops megaloblastic anemia. The nurse will anticipate teaching the patient about increasing oral intake of:

A 48-year-old patient is taking glipizide (Glucotrol) bid for control of Type 2 diabetes. Which statement by the patient indicates that he needs additional teaching about is medication?

A client is brought to the emergency department after wandering on the street. The client is confused and verbalizes double vision, headache, and shakiness. Laboratory data reveal a serum blood glucose of 52 mg/dl. Which questions, asked by the nurse, may reveal more data related to the client’s condition? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is assessing a postoperative patient’s pain. The patient reports abdominal pain rated 6 out of 10, which began after coughing. The patient states that rest and pain medication alleviate the pain, while coughing exacerbates it. Which element of the pain assessment is missing?

A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a patient who has overdosed on opioids. Which medication is the appropriate reversal agent for opioid overdose?