The nurse is providing care to a patient with a posterior pituitary tumor. The patient's vital signs are: B/P 100/70 mm Hg, HR 114, Respirations 20/min. Based on the findings, which prescription should the nurse anticipate?   a.  Initiate NPO status except for medications b.  Redraw and confirm the client's laboratory values c.  Increase the IV fluid administration rate d.  Place client on bedrest with bathroom privileges

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The nurse is providing care to a patient with a posterior pituitary tumor. The patient's vital signs are: B/P 100/70 mm Hg, HR 114, Respirations 20/min. Based on the findings, which prescription should the nurse anticipate?  

a.  Initiate NPO status except for medications

b.  Redraw and confirm the client's laboratory values

c.  Increase the IV fluid administration rate

d.  Place client on bedrest with bathroom privileges

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