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NR 446 The nurse is caring for a client who has inflammation of the wrists and hands bilat NR 446 The nurse is caring for a client who has inflammation of the wrists and hands bilaterally. The nurse observes subcutaneous nodules and ulnar deviations on both hands. Which treatment does the nurse anticipate will be prescribed? Select all that apply.   Exercise program Physical therapy Use of hot or cold compresses Weight reduction program Methotrexate therapyThe client's symptoms suggest ...

NR 446 The nurse is caring for a client who will begin taking aluminum hydroxide. Which ad NR 446 The nurse is caring for a client who will begin taking aluminum hydroxide. Which additional medication(s) might the nurse educate the client to use if they experience side effects of the aluminum hydroxide? Select all that apply.  Stool softeners‹ Laxatives Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs‹ Antidiarrheals AntiemeticAluminum hydroxide is commonly used as an antacid to relieve heartbur...

NR 446 The nurse is caring for a client with a complete C7 spinal cord injury who reports NR 446 The nurse is caring for a client with a complete C7 spinal cord injury who reports a severe headache. Vital signs are P 55, BP 210/112, and RR 22.‹Place the nursing actions in the correct priority order.  Monitor blood pressure.Check for bladder distention and urinary catheter tubing kinks.Raise the head of the bed.Administer nitroglycerin paste as ordered.Empty the bladder.The client's sympto...

NR 446 The nurse is caring for a client with a new order for a norepinephrine infusion to NR 446 The nurse is caring for a client with a new order for a norepinephrine infusion to start at 10 mcg/minute and to titrate per protocol. The concentration available is 10 mg norepinephrine/250 mL normal saline. At what rate will the nurse set the infusion? mL/hourNorepinephrine Infusion CalculationTo calculate the rate at which the nurse will set the infusion, we need to convert the units to match a...

NR 446 The nurse is caring for a client with preeclampsia. The healthcare provider prescri NR 446 The nurse is caring for a client with preeclampsia. The healthcare provider prescribes intravenous magnesium sulfate bolus 4 grams, followed by a maintenance dose of 2 grams/hour. The nurse is preparing to initiate the maintenance dose. Available is 10 grams magnesium sulfate in 250 mL normal saline. What rate will the nurse set the infusion? mL/hour (If needed, round the answer to the nearest wh...

NR 449 The nurse is caring for an older adult client recovering from left knee replacement NR 449 The nurse is caring for an older adult client recovering from left knee replacement surgery four days ago who is concerned that they have not had a bowel movement since before surgery. The client reports feeling bloated and nauseous. The nurse notes that the client did not eat breakfast, and had very little lunch today. ‹The nurse prepares to assess the abdomen. Place the steps in the correct ...

NR 446 The nurse receives shift report on four clients. Place the clients in the order in NR 446 The nurse receives shift report on four clients. Place the clients in the order in which they should be assessed from the highest priority to the lowest priority. Harold Stockmeyer (pronouns: he/him/his) is a 67-year-old male admitted to the hospital from his assisted living facility for multiple falls. He has a history of Parkinson™s disease.Betty Jones (pronouns: she/her/hers) is a 71-year-old...

NR 446 The nurse receives the handoff on a client receiving total parenteral nutrition (TP NR 446 The nurse receives the handoff on a client receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). When entering the room, the nurse sees that the TPN infusion pump is shut off and the client is unresponsive. Bedside blood glucose is 42mg/dL. What actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.   Call the rapid response team. Obtain a set of vital signs. Prepare to administer insulin intravenous (I...

NR 446 The nurse reviews discharge medications with a client. While explaining the new med NR 446 The nurse reviews discharge medications with a client. While explaining the new medications, the client asks if they can have one glass of wine at a wedding in the coming week. After reviewing the client's information, highlight the priority medication in the electronic health record (EHR) that indicates the client needs to avoid alcohol consumption.‹Discharge Instructions3/19 ‹ 1030 ‹   ...