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It is determined that a client is experiencing early signs of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).  A normal saline solution infusion is started.  An insulin drip of 0.1 units/kg/hr is initiated after a bolus dose of insulin 0.1 units/kg.  Which would be the next priority nursing action?

A client presents with a moon face, evident facial hair, humped back, and severe areas of acne. Which information is most important for the nurse to obtain when the client with Cushing’s Disease is assessed?

After report on your 4 stable patients on a pediatric unit, which patient would you give medications to first?  

After report on your 4 stable patients on a pediatric unit, which patient would you give medications to first?  

A client has an order to receive Lactated Ringer’s solution. This type of solution is known as a:

What is the purpose of a vascular access device such as a subclavian catheter or an infusion port? (Select all that apply)  

Kale (1997) developed four ethical principles to guide intercultural interactions.

Communication and culture should be studied separately.

Taiwan currently has a one-party government under martial law.

Which of the following is one of the skill areas of intercultural communication competence identified by Chen (1990)?