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A child is admitted to the pediatric unit with a serum sodium level of 118 mEq/L (normal range 135-145 mEq/L). Which nursing action is the highest priority?

The nurse is caring or a child with tetralogy of Fallot who experiences an episode of crisis (“tet spell”).  Which of the following is the primary assessment finding of this type of event?

The client with chronic kidney disease is placed on a fluid restriction of 1,500 ml per day.  On the 7am-7pm shift the client drank the following: 8 ounce cup of coffee 8 ounce cup of apple juice 16 ounces of green tea 8 ounces of water with medications What amount of fluid can the 7pm-7am nurse give to the client? (Please answer the numerical answer only, no labels). Round to the nearest whole number.

The nurse is caring or a child with tetralogy of Fallot who experiences an episode of crisis (“tet spell”).  Which of the following is the primary assessment finding of this type of event?

A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of infective endocarditis from Streptococcus viridans.The client asks the nurse about the antibiotic therapy that will be given.  Knowing that the client has no medication allergies, the nurse prepares the client to receive:

The patient presents to the Emergency Department with this rhythm.  What signs and symptoms will the nurse anticipate?  Select all that apply.

A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of infective endocarditis from Streptococcus viridans.The client asks the nurse about the antibiotic therapy that will be given.  Knowing that the client has no medication allergies, the nurse prepares the client to receive:

Your 10-year-old patient has been diagnosed with hypertropic cardiomyopathy.  Which of the following statements made by his mother demonstrates a knowledge deficit?

Which political faction demanded that freedom of the press be amended to the U.S. Constitution?

How might pluralism serve to enhance democracy?