What prevents a plant cell from bursting in a hypotonic solution? A.The presence of chloroplasts B.A plant cell will not burst in a hypotonic solution because water is moving out of the cell C.Chloroplasts that help pump the excess water out of the cell D.The plasma membrane E.The cell wall The Correct answer and Explanation […]
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A nurse is preparing to administer an intermittent enteral feeding to a child who has an NG tube in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A.Place the child in an upright position. B.Verify the position of the NG tube. C.Determine the gastric residual volume. D.Flush the child’s NG tube with
A nurse is caring for a client who has fluid volume excess. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) A.Monitor daily weight. B.Restrict sodium intake. C.Administer diuretics as prescribed. D.Encourage oral fluids. E.Elevate the head of the bed. The Correct answer and Explanation is: For a client with fluid
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An older adult with iron deficiency anemia is being discharged with a prescription for ferrous sulfate enteric-coated tablets. To promote the best absorption of the medication, which information should the nurse include in the discharge instructions? A.Take a tablet with a daily multivitamin. B.Crush the tablets and mix with pudding. C.Bedtime is the best time
A client with a history of inflammatory bowel disease develops severe ulcerative colitis and is admitted to the intensive care unit after surgery for a fistula repair.Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in the plan of care?A.Turn every 2 hours around the clock from side-to-side. B.Assess skin condition and turgor for
A client receives a prescription for heparin 900 units/hr IV. The IV bag contains heparin 25,000 units in 500 mL of 0.45% normal saline. How many mL/hr should the nurse program the infusion pump to deliver? The Correct answer and Explanation is: Problem Breakdown: The prescription is for 900 units of heparin per hour (900
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A nurse is preparing to administer morphine 4 mg IV bolus. Available is morphine injection 10 mg/ml. How many ml. should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) The Correct answer and Explanation is: To calculate the amount of
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A nurse is screening a community group for hypertension. Which person should be referred for immediate treatment? A.A 20-year-old client who has a blood pressure of 125/60 mm Hg. B.A 40-year-old client who has a blood pressure of 138/98 mm Hg. C.A 55-year-old client who has a blood pressure of 142/68 mm Hg. D.A 70-year-old
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A 2-day-old infant with hydrocephalus returns from surgery following placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Which nursing intervention(s) should the practical nurse (PN) implement during postoperative care? (Select all that apply.) A.Measure head circumference dally. B.Document strict intake and output. C.Irrigate shunt and pump valve every 12-hours. D.Monitor body temperature every 4-hours. The Correct answer and
An infant with a diagnosis of hydrocephalus is scheduled for surgery. Which is the priority nursing intervention in the preoperative period? A.Test the urine for protein B.Reposition the infant frequently. C.Assess blood pressure every 15 minutes D.Provide a stimulating environment The Correct answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is: B. Reposition the infant frequently.
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