A nurse is teaching a client who has rapid cycling bipolar disorder and a new prescription for carbamazepine. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.) A. Blood tests will be done weekly during the first several months of treatment. B. You should not drink alcohol while

A LPN complains to the charge nurse that an unlicensed assistive person (UAP) consistently leaves the work area untidy and does not restock supplies. What is the best initial response by the charge nurse? 1. Explore for further identification about the nature of the problem 2. Assure the staff nurse that the complaint will be

Upon completing a review of a 27-year-old client’s admission documents, the nurse identifies that the client does not have an advance directives. What action should the nurse take? A. Lecture the client on the importance of having advance directives. B. Advance directives are not appropriate for this client due to the client’s age. C. Refer

1.The nurse receives report on the medical/surgical unit. Which of the following clients should the nurse see FIRST? 1. A client with an IV of normal saline infusing at 125 ml per hour complaining of slight swelling at the IV insertion site. 2. A client 3 days post right knee replacement complaining of right calf

Nurse is caring for a client with a GI bleed who has been diagnosed with liver failure due to hepatitis B. Which of the following blood products will most likely be prescribed to achieve hemostasis? Answer in the comment section. A. Packed red blood cells B. Cryoprecipitate C. Platelets D. Whole blood Correct Answer: B. Cryoprecipitate