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A nurse is caring for a client who has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The nurse should expect which of the following findings?

A nurse is preparing to administer ampicillin and gentamicin sulfate via IV infusion. Which of the following resources should the nurse consult first regarding medication compatibility?

A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and asks the nurse when her breast milk will “come in.” Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is preparing to administer ciprofloxacin to a client. The nurse should identify that the medication is treatment for exposure to which of the following agents?

A nurse is caring for a 73-year-old client in the emergency department (ED).

Medical History: Client was brought to the ED by their family member due to mental status changes. The family member reports that they visit the client every other day, and today the client did not initially realize who they were until several minutes after talking with them. The client has diabetes mellitus and takes insulin daily. A wound is noted on the right foot.

Nurses Notes: Family member reports that the client did not initially realize who they were when they went to visit. Client is currently somnolent but rouses to verbal stimuli and is oriented to person. Glasgow coma score is 13 and Modified Early Warning System (MEWS) score is 6. Respirations are even, unlabored, and deep, with few crackles noted in lung bases bilaterally with auscultation. Mucous membranes are dry and pink. Abdomen soft with hypoactive bowel sounds. Radial and pedal pulses are palpable, no edema noted. Skin is warm and dry. The right foot has a 2.5 cm x 3.3 cm (1 in x 1.3 in) superficial wound to the ball of the foot. The wound is moist with a scant amount of purulent drainage. Client stated they stepped on something last week while walking but did not notice a wound had occurred.

Client’s family member reports that the client takes 10 units of regular insulin subcutaneously every morning and 5 units every evening with the last dose taken this morning. Also states that the client took two aspirin yesterday for a headache.

Vital Signs:

• Temperature: 38.5°C (101.3°F)
• Pulse: 110/min
• Blood pressure: 98/60 mm Hg
• Respiratory rate: 26/min
• Oxygen saturation: 93% on 2 L nasal cannula
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Diagnostic Results:

• RBC count: 5.0 (Male 4.7 to 6.1)
• WBC count: 9,500/mm³ (5,000 to 10,000/mm³)
• Platelets: 97,000/mm³ (150,000 to 400,000/mm³)
• Hemoglobin: 15 g/dL (Male 14 to 18 g/dL)
• Hematocrit: 45% (Male 42% to 52%; Female 37% to 47%)
• Glucose: 186 mg/dL (74 to 106 mg/dL)

It has been identified that the client is in sepsis. Select the 4 actions that the nurse should complete in the first hour to manage sepsis and prevent further complications:

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who reports drinking three to four glasses of wine each night and taking 3,000 mg of acetaminophen daily. Which of the following laboratory values is the priority for the nurse to assess?

A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is caring for a client who suspects recent exposure to inhalation anthrax. Which of the following findings indicate possible exposure?

A nurse is discussing the norming stage of the group development process with a student nurse. Which of the following statements by the student indicates understanding of the discussion?

A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. While assessing the client, the nurse notes a large area of clear drainage seeping from the nasal packing. Which of the following should be the nurse’s initial action?

A nurse is preparing to turn a client who is obese following a spinal fusion. The nurse should plan to use which of the following techniques to turn this client?