Kai is preparing an IV solution for a client and needs to add potassium chloride 40 mEq. The vial available is labeled 10 mEq/5 mL. How many mL will Kai add to the IV solution?

Grace is prescribed a medication that her doctor instructs her to place between her gum and cheek for it to be absorbed. Where is this buccal medication administered?

Abigail is prescribed an antibiotic for an infection and is given the option to take it orally. What is a major disadvantage of the oral route of medication administration?

William, a client with a gastrostomy tube, is prescribed an extended-release tablet. What should the nurse do?

Mia is preparing to administer NPH insulin to a patient. What should she do before drawing up the medication?

Nurse Isla is caring for a new patient. To provide the best care, she follows a structured approach that includes gathering information about the patient, analyzing the desired outcomes, and planning nursing interventions. Which process is Nurse Isla using?

Before administering a new medication to Jackson, what is a key component of the assessment?

Isla, a client in the hospital, is having difficulty grasping information about her care plan. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for her situation?

Zoe is recovering from surgery and the nurse wants to help her increase her lung capacity. What nursing action can help achieve this?

Liam is experiencing joint pain and is looking for a herbal supplement to help with cartilage repair. Which supplement should he consider?

Kai is considering taking herbal supplements along with his prescribed medications. What is the most important nursing intervention for safe use of herbal supplements?

Abigail is a nurse preparing to administer medication to a patient. What does The Joint Commission require her to do to prevent misidentification?

At the hospital where Sophia works, the team is discussing ways to reduce errors during patient care. Which of the following strategies could help minimize mistakes?

Mia is a nurse at a hospital and is reviewing a list of abbreviations that should not be used in medical documentation to prevent errors. She learns that this "Do Not Use" list was created by:

David, who is in rehabilitation following a stroke, has been prescribed an oral antihypertensive medication. Prior to administering the medication, which of the following nursing interventions is most important? (Select all that apply.)

Scarlett, a nurse, is preparing to administer the first dose of an anti-infective agent to a patient. Which of the following assessments should Scarlett make prior to administering the anti-infective agent?

Grace, a nurse on the medical-surgical unit, accidentally administers lacosamide to the wrong patient. What is the first action Grace should take?

Kai is preparing to administer regular insulin 5 units subcutaneously to a patient. At what angle should Kai hold the syringe for the injection? (Select all that apply.)

During an initial nursing assessment, Daniel tells the nurse that he is allergic to a particular medicine. What should the nurse ask Daniel?