The nurse is caring for a burn-injured client who weighs 154 pounds, and the burn covers 50% of this body surface area. The nurse calculates the fluid needs for the first 24 hours after a burn injury using a standard fluid resuscitation formula of 4 mL/kg/% burn of intravenous (IV) fluid for the first 24 hours. The nurse plans to administer what amount of fluid in the first 8 hours?

The client is admitted with pancreatitis. The client asks the nurse, “What causes this?” The nurse should provide which of the following answers?”

CASE STUDY: The nurse is caring for a client with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) who presented to the emergency department. **The client’s situation has been resolved and the client is ready to be discharged from the hospital. Which expected outcome should the nurse focus on when teaching this client about Peptic ulcer disease (PUD)?

Which of the following clients is at highest risk for hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS)?

An older adult who uses a propane heater to warm their apartment has been admitted to the emergency department with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. Which one of the follow interventions will the nurse perform first? 

The nurse is caring for a client with late stage cirrhosis. The nurse should identify which findings as indicators of hepatic encephalopathy? Select all that apply.

Which of the following clients is at highest risk for hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS)?

 Which of the following factors increases the burn client’s risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? Select all that apply.

The client is admitted with increased ascites associated with chronic liver failure. Which nursing diagnosis should receive top priority?

The client has been diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenia. The client’s laboratory results are as follows: Hct 45%, Hgb 14g/dL and platelets 50,000. When planning care, which of the following interventions should the nurse include?