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Which statement by the client indicates a need for further education about taking corticosteroid therapy for adrenal insufficiency?

The nurse is caring for a client status post total knee arthroplasty who will be discharged in the morning.  Which of the following angles describes the goal for flexion of the knee by discharge?

The nurse is caring for a client status post total knee arthroplasty who will be discharged in the morning.  Which of the following angles describes the goal for flexion of the knee by discharge?

The provider prescribes amikacin 375 mg IM q8h.  The nurse has a supply of amikacin 500 mg/2 mL vials.  How many milliliters should the nurse administer for a single dose?  [dose] mL

The provider prescribes amikacin 375 mg IM q8h.  The nurse has a supply of amikacin 500 mg/2 mL vials.  How many milliliters should the nurse administer for a single dose?  [dose] mL

During the cold and flu season each winter, rhinovirus runs rampant, infecting those susceptible (especially tired nursing students). Which of the following is the most important preventative measure to reduce the spread of this viral infection?

A client with a fracture asks the nurse how long until the healing bone is back to its former structural strength.  Which of the following would be a correct answer from the nurse?

Which of the following is/are true regarding care of the client in traction?  Select all that apply.

After a myocardial infarction of the left ventricle, a client develops crackles bilaterally, significant orthopnea, and a cough productive of pink, frothy sputum.  What do these signs and symptoms most likely indicate for this client?

The nurse is assessing a client’s potential for pulmonary emboli.  Which finding is most indicative of deep vein thrombosis.