The nurse is caring for a client with the following assessment findings:Muscle cramps in the bilateral lower extremities.Potassium: 7.3NauseaCreatinine: 2.8Frequent premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)Uric acid: 12.8 (elevated)The client received the first infusion of intravenous chemotherapy for stage III Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma 3 days ago. Which nursing interventions are priority?

The nurse is caring for a client admitted with an exacerbation of Crohn’s Disease. The nursing assessment reveals the following:   Fever: 102.5 FRespirations: 20 Patient reports new burning sensation with urination and foul smelling urine   Heart rate: 98  Pulse oximetry: 97% 0.9 Normal saline at 75 milliliters per hour via 20  gauge peripheral intravenous line   Blood pressure: 138/76 Abdominal pain rating 7 and described as cramping There is urine and fecal matter in the toilet. The client denies having a bowel movement.  The nurse reports the assessment findings to the physician. What interventions should the nurse anticipate implementing? Select all that apply.

Which clients are at increased risk for developing anemia? Select all that apply.

A nurse is assessing several clients with gastrointestinal complaints. Which assessment findings are most likely consistent with colorectal cancer (CRC)?

A client with end-stage kidney disease is scheduled for hemodialysis. The nurse should anticipate a decrease in which assessment findings after successful hemodialysis treatment? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing to administer 1 unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs). What type of fluid should the nurse utilize to prime the intravenous blood tubing? 

A nurse is assessing a client that  is 1 week postoperative following a kidney transplant and taking anti-rejection medication as scheduled. Which assessment findings should the nurse immediately communicate to the health care provider? Select all that apply.

What lab values are expected in a client with Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic (SIADH) ? 

The client is receiving a primary intravenous infusion of 0.45 saline at 100 milliliters per hour.  The client is receiving a primary intravenous infusion of Heparin at 1,700 units per hour and the concentration on the label reads 25,000 units in 250 milliliters of 0.45 saline.  The client will receive a secondary intravenous infusion of piperacillin/tazobactam 3.375 milligrams in 50 milliliters to infuse at 25 milliliters per hour at 0800 and 2000.  How many milliliters does the client receive during the 0700 to 1900 shift? Answers must be labeled. [BLANK-1]

The client has been taking prednisone daily for two weeks for an exacerbation of asthma. At the follow up with the healthcare provider the prednisone is discontinued. What priority education should the nurse provide for the client to prevent adrenal insufficiency?