MgSO4 is ordered IV following the established protocol for a client with severe PIH. The anticipated effects of this therapy are anticonvulsant and:

• A.Vasoconstrictive
• B.Vasodilative
• C.Hypertensive
• D.Antiemetic

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A 30-year-old client has a history of several recent traumatic experiences. She presents at the physician's office with a complaint of blindness. Physical exam and diagnostic testing reveal no organic cause. The nurse recognizes this as:

• A.Delusion
• B.Illusion
• C.Hallucination
• D.Conversion

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A client with IDDM is given IV insulin for a blood glucose level of 520 mg/dL. Life-threatening complications may occur initially, so the nurse will monitor him closely for serum:

• A.Chloride level of 99 mEq/L
• B.Sodium level of 136 mEq/L
• C.Potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L
• D.Potassium level of 6.3 mEq/L

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In the coronary care unit, a client has developed multifocal premature ventricular contractions. The nurse should anticipate the administration of:

• A.Furosemide
• B.Nitroglycerin
• C.Lidocaine
• D.Digoxin

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A 1000-mL dose of lactated Ringer's solution is to be infused in 8 hours. The drop factor for the tubing is
10 gtt/mL. How many drops per minute should the nurse administer?

• A.125 gtt/min
• B.48 gtt/min
• C.20 gtt/min
• D.21 gtt/min

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