The nurse administers an intravenous (IV) hypertonic solution to a patient. In which direction will the fluid shift?

A) From intracellular to extracellular
B) From extracellular to intracellular
C) From intravascular to intracellular
D) From intravascular to interstitial

The nurse is interviewing a patient with a hearing deficit. Which area should the nurse use to conduct this interview?

A) The patient's room with the door closed
B) The waiting area with the television turned off
C) The patient's room before administration of pain medication
D) The waiting room while the occupational therapist is working on leg exercises

When a patient has metabolic acidosis,which body system influences the acid-base imbalance to produce the compensatory changes in the arterial blood gases?

A) Respiratory system
B) Renal system
C) Vascular system
D) Neurological system

Effective conflict resolution requires negotiation or coming to a win-lose solution.

The laboratory report for a patient taking clozapine (Clozaril) shows a white blood cell count of 3000 mm³. Select the nurse's best action.

A) Report the results to the health care provider immediately.
B) Administer the next dose as prescribed.
C) Give aspirin and force fluids.
D) Repeat the laboratory test.

To promote a safety culture, the nurse manager preparing the staff schedule considers the anticipated census in planning the number and experience of staff on any given shift. Which is the human factor primarily addressed with this consideration?

A) Available supplies
B) Interdisciplinary communication
C) Interruptions in work
D) Workload fluctuations