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ATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2023 A nurse manager is updating protocols for the use of belt restraints. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse include? A. Remove the client's restraint every 4hr B. Document the client's condition every 15 min C. Attach the restrain to the bed's side rails D. Request a PRN restrain prescription for clients who are aggressive B. Document the client's condition every 15 minutes A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the laboratory res...

ATI-MED-SURG-PROCTORED EXAM 2019 RETAKE WITH NGN-100% Top-score-2023-2024 1. A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the followin...

ATI Dosage Calculation and Safe Medication Administration 3.0 - Oral Medications | Questions and Verified Answers (2024 / 2025 Updates) Question: A nurse is preparing to administer rifampin 0.6 g PO daily. Available is rifampin 150 mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer? Answer: 4 capsules Rationale: 1. 0.6 g = 600 mg 2. 150 mg/1 capsule = 600 mg/x capsules 3. 150x = 600 4. x = 4 capsules Question: A nurse is preparing to administer lithium 600 ...

CRITICAL CARE EXAM 3 FINALS 2023/2024 Question 1 of 10The patient is admitted with severe abdominal pain due to pancreatitis. The patient asks the nurse, "What causes this? Why does it hurt so much?" The nurse should answer: (Points : 1) "Pancreatitis is extremely rare and no one knows why it causes pain." "Pancreatitis is caused by diabetes; you should be checked." "Injury to certain cells in the pancreas causes it to digest (eat) itself, causing pain." "The pain is localiz...

NR 293 A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lithium carbonate. Which assessment fi NR 293 A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lithium carbonate. Which assessment finding requires the nurses to take immediate action? a. The client reports increase energy and increase mood. b. The client reports fatigue and hypersomnia. c. The client reports a lack of appetite and feeling dizzy. d. The client reports diarrhea , blurred vision, and tinnitus.The correct answer is:d. The client repo...

52: Epogen A client who is HIV positive is receiving epoetin (Epogen) for management of anemia secondary to zidovudine (AZT) therapy. Which laboratory finding is most important for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider? Hematocrit (HCT) of 58% the nurse reviews the blood reports of a patient who is receiving epoetin alfa (Epogen) and finds that the medication is effective. Which finding in the blood lab report enables the nurse to reach this conclusion? Hemoglobin levels of 15 g/d...

HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH HESI EXAM 2024 WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS A male client with bipolar disorder who began taking lithium carbonate five days ago is complaining of excessive thirst, and the RN finds him attempting to drink water from the bathroom sink faucet. Which intervention should the RN implement? A. Report the client's serum lithium level to the HCP. B. Encourage the client to suck on hard candy to relieve the symptoms. C. No action is needed since polydipsia is a common side e...

A nurse is preparing to obtain a nursing history from a client who has a new diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. Which of the following questions are appropriate for the nurse to include in the assesment? -Correct Answer A. "What is your relationship like with your family?" C. "Would you describe your current eating habits?" E. "Can you discuss your feelings about your appearance?" Rationale: A family history of a client who has anorexia should include an assessment of family a...

WGU D441 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Medical Dosage Calculations and Pharmacology |Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers) Q: Which anxiolytic drug promotes antagonistic activity at both the serotonin and dopamine receptors? 1. Buspirone 2. Alprazolam 3. Lorazepam 4. Amitriptyline Answer: 1. Buspirone is an anxiolytic drug, which has agonist activity at both the serotonin and dopamine receptors to exert its antianxiety effect. Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine that is comm...

ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM RETAKE 2022/2023. . A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medications should the nu...