A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for finasteride. Which of the following findings in the client’s medical record should the nurse recognize as an indication for administration of this medication?

The client receives hydrocortisone therapy. The nurse will primarily assess for which abnormality?

Why would an infant with colic (uncontrollable crying of a healthy infant) be suffering from respiratory alkalosis?

Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes tetanus from botulism?

A nurse is assessing a client who has a peripheral IV with a continuous infusion. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of phlebitis? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is observing a licensed practical nurse (LPN) preparing to administer a 5 mL penicillin G injection to a client. Which of the following actions by the LPN require intervention by the nurse?

A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes and a new prescription for 14 units of regular insulin and 28 units of NPH insulin subcutaneously at breakfast daily. What is the total number of units of insulin that the nurse should prepare in the insulin syringe? ___ units

A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client who is experiencing arrest of labor. Which of the following medications’ primary action is to increase uterine contractions and assist with the progression of labor?

A nurse is preparing to administer 10 units of regular insulin and 20 units of NPH insulin to a client. What is the sequence of events the nurse should follow? (List the steps of mixing insulin by placing the numbers in the correct order of performance. All steps must be used.) ***Do not use commas or spaces*** 1) Inject air into NPH insulin vial.  2) Add intermediate insulin to syringe.   3) Withdraw short-acting insulin into syringe. 4) Inject air into regular insulin vial. 5) Inspect vials for contaminants.  6) Roll NPH vial between palms of hands.

A patient presents with redness and irritation in one eye. They report thick, whitish-yellow discharge in the morning that sticks the eyelids together. Another patient presents with redness and watery, clear discharge from both eyes, with mild irritation but no crusting.   Which of the following is the most accurate interpretation?