Doctor’s order says: “0.5 L of Normal Saline to infuse over 6 hours.” Drip factor: 30 gtt/mL

Doctor’s order says: “2L of D5 1/2 Normal Saline with 50 meq Potassium Chloride to infuse over 48 hours.” Drip factor: 15 gtt/mL

1 Cup is equal to:

Patient education regarding a fistulae or graft for dialysis includes which of the following? Select all that apply.

A patient requires 1 g (1000 mg) of a medication. You have 500 mg tablets. How many tablets do you give?

The nurse is caring for a client who has just returned to the surgical unit after a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which assessment finding requires the nurse’s immediate attention?

A male client with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection becomes depressed and tells the nurse: “I have nothing worth living for now.” Which of the following statements will be the best response by the nurse?

You are teaching a client about breast self-examination (BSE). What statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching?

A right orchiectomy is performed on a client with testicular malignancy. The client expresses concerns about his sexuality. What is the nurse’s best response?

In discussing home care with the client after a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), what will the nurse instruct the client dribbling of urine post procedure?