The nurse is caring for a client with a theophylline level of 14 mcg/mL. What is the priority nursing intervention?
a. Increase the IV drip rate.
b. Monitor the client for toxicity.
c. Continue to assess the client's oxygenation.
d. Stop the IV for an hour then restart at lower rate.
Answer: c. Continue to assess the client's oxygenation.
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A) "When my 3-year-old asks 'why?' all the time, this is completely normal." B) "A 15-month-old should be able to point to his eyes when asked to do so." C) "At age 2 years, my son should be able to understand things like under or on." D) "An 18-month-old would most likely use words and gestures to communicate."
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A nurse is checking the postpartum orders. The doctor has prescribed bedrest for 6–12 hours. The nurse knows this is an appropriate order if the client had which type of anesthesia?
1. Spinal 2. Pudendal 3. General 4. Epidural
The nurse is hired to coordinate care in a community health clinic that opened after the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Which types of care should the nurse expect to provide?
1. Health promotion 2. Disease prevention 3. Chronic disease management 4. Rehabilitation 5. Palliative care