A nurse is witnessing a client sign an the signature on the preoperative consent is the client's
informed consent form for surgery. What
is the nurse affirming by this action?
A nurse is monitoring a client's Potassium 3.0 mEq/L
laboratory results. Which of the following
results should the nurse report to the
provider?
A nurse discovers that a client received Assess the client
the wrong medication. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take
first?
A nurse is caring for a client with Hct 55%
dehydration who has developed
hypovolemic shock. Which of the Rationale: An elevated hematocrit indicates hypovolemia. Other indications
following lab values should the nurse include a weak pulse, tachycardia, hypotension, tachypnea, slow cap refill,
expect for this client? elevated BUN, increased urine specific gravity, and decreased urine output