A nurse is reviewing a new prescription for dexamethasone 0.2 mg/kg/day PO in two divided doses for a child who weighs 66 lb. The amount available is dexamethasone 0.5 mg/5 mL elixir. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it […]
A nurse is caring for a client 4 hr following evacuation of a subdural hematoma. Which of the following assessments is the nurse’s priority? A.Respiratory status B.Temperature C.Intracranial pressure D.Serum electrolytes The Correct answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is C. Intracranial pressure (ICP). Explanation: After the evacuation of a subdural hematoma, monitoring intracranial
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The nurse is assessing the carotid arteries of a client with cardiovascular disease. What action should be performed next by the nurse? A.Discuss that a light will be directed at the neck to observe for pulsations of the artery B.instruct the client to take a deep breath and “hold” while the nurse briefly auscultates C.Demonstrate
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A nurse is planning to perform foot care for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? A.Allow the client’s feet to air dry. B.Soak the client’s feet prior to washing. C.Apply moisturizer between the client’s toes. D.Use warm water to wash the client’s feet. The Correct answer and Explanation
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A nurse is providing support to a family whose infant died from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) Which of the following actions should the nurse take?A. Discourage the parents from allowing siblings to view the body.B. Provide a follow-up phone call 1 week following the infant’s death.C. Avoid discussing details of the attempt to revive
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following is an expected finding for this client? A.Tophi B.Boutonniere deformity C.Osteoma D.Heberden’s nodules The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is B. Boutonniere deformity. Explanation: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by chronic inflammation
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A nurse is providing teaching to the guardians of a school-age child who has sickle cell disease about management of the illness.Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. Limit fluids at bedtime.B. Apply cold compresses to painful areas.C. Encourage physical activity as tolerated.D. Have the child wear a surgical mask to school.
A nurse is assisting with the postmortem care of a client whose partner is at the bedside. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Direct the partner to leave and return once postmortem care is complete. B.Instruct the partner not to touch the client’s body. C.Place the client’s personal belongings in a safe
A nurse is caring for a school-age child. Nurses’ Notes First visit: A child is brought to the clinic accompanied by guardians. The guardians have received feedback from the child’s teacher that the child has become disinterested in schoolwork and has difficulty paying attention during class. The child often loses their school supplies. The guardians
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0.6 divided by 0.12 = A.5 B.0.02 C.0.50 D.3 The correct answer and Explanation is : To find the result of ( 0.6 \div 0.12 ), we can convert the division into a fraction: [0.6 \div 0.12 = \frac{0.6}{0.12}] Next, we can eliminate the decimals by multiplying both the numerator and the denominator by 100:
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