A nurse is reinforcing teaching about home infection prevention with a client who is HIV positive. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A.I will disinfect contaminated hard surfaces with a mixture of one part peroxide to 10 parts water. B.I will place used sharp items in an […]
A nurse is caring for a client following insertion of a subclavian nontunneled percutaneous central venous catheter (CVC). The provider writes a prescription to initiate an IV infusion of Ringer’s lactate at 150 mL per hr. Prior to starting the infusion, which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Apply oxygen at 3 L/min
A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 0.1 mg/kg via IV bolus to a client who weighs 183 lb. Available is furosemide 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.). mL. . The Correct
A nurse has sustained a needlestick injury from a needle he used to give an injection to a client who has hepatitis C. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Complete an incident report. B.Receive a hepatitis C immunization. C.Notify the health department. D.Start prophylactic antibiotic therapy The Correct answer and Explanation is:
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving brachytherapy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? A.Dispose of the client’s feces and urine in a special container. B.Instruct visitors to limit the visit to 60 min each day. C.Keep the client’s linens in the room
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A nurse is planning preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled for a cholecystectomy. The client does not speak the same language as the nurse and is accompanied by her adolescent daughter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Ask the client’s daughter to interpret the conversation. B.Talk loudly while facing the
The nurse is taking care of a client from a culture different from the nurse’s culture. How might the nurse best provide culturally competent care? A.Validate knowledge about culture through continuing education. B.Know what to expect from many cultural groups. C.Find out as much as possible about a client’s cultural values, beliefs, and health practices.
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Class IV antidysrhythmics or calcium channel blockers have what action on the cardiovascular system? A.Increase blood vessel spasm. B.Decrease flow of calcium ions thus decreasing heart rate and contractions. C.Decrease refractory period. D.Increase heart rate. The Correct answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is B. Decrease flow of calcium ions thus decreasing heart rate
A client with diabetes is prescribed insulin glargine (Lantus) once daily. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further education about insulin administration? A.“I’ll administer Lantus using a U-100 insulin syringe.” B.“I should inject Lantus into my abdomen, thigh, or upper arm.” C.“I can mix Lantus with other types of insulin in the
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Why is it important for nurses to understand growth and developmental stages?A.It is helpful in understanding client actions. B.It provides important background information. C.It helps in planning interventions that will result in best outcomes. D.It is important to teach the client about what stage they are in. The correct answer and Explanation is : The
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