A nurse is documenting client care in the nurses’ notes and notices that a space was left blank.Which of the following actions should the nurse take?A.Black out the line with a felt-tip pen. B.Leave the space as it is within the entry. C.Draw a horizontal line through the space and sign at the end of […]
Which of the following Reticulocyte count is an indicator of severe anemia for an infant?A.3% B.8% C.0.5% D.5% The Correct answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is C. 0.5%. Explanation: The reticulocyte count is a critical laboratory test used to assess bone marrow activity and erythropoiesis (red blood cell production). In infants, a reticulocyte
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A nurse is preparing to administer insulin to a client with diabetes mellitus. The nurse draws up 10 units of regular insulin and 20 units of NPH insulin in the same syringe. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next? A.Inject air into the NPH vial B.Inject air into the regular vial C.Withdraw
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A nurse administers NPH insulin to a post-op patient (2 days post-appendectomy) at 8:00 am. At 2:00 pm, the patient is found guarding his right lower abdomen, extremely lethargic but conscious, diaphoretic, and slightly combative. The patient’s vital signs are: T=99.1, HR=80, BP=109/62, RR=18, SPO2=97%. What should the nurse do first?A.Assess the patient’s blood sugar
What is a closed fracture? A.A fracture where the bone breaks through the skin B.A fracture where the bone is out of alignment C.A fracture where the bone is completely broken in two D.A fracture where the skin remains intact over the fractured bone The Correct answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is D.
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A nurse is assessing a client who has preeclampsia during a prenatal visit. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? A.Blood glucose 110 mg/dL. B.Urine protein of 3+. C.Hemoglobin 13 g/dL. D.Deep tendon reflexes of 2+. The Correct answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is B. Urine protein of
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Vasodilation causes:. A.Decreased pressure and decreased flow. B.Decreased pressure and increased flow. C.Increased pressure and increased flow. D.Increased pressure and decreased flow. The Correct answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is B. Decreased pressure and increased flow. Explanation: Vasodilation refers to the widening of blood vessels, particularly the arterioles, which occurs when the smooth
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A nurse is preparing to suction a patient with thick secretions. Which type of suctioning catheter should the nurse choose to effectively aspirate the secretions?A.Closed catheter. B.Metal catheter. C.Large French scale catheter. D.Catheter with a single opening. The Correct answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is C. Large French scale catheter. When dealing with
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A nurse is teaching a group of newly hired nurses about evidence-based practice. The nurse should include which of the following as the first step in the process? A.Evaluate the outcomes B.Implement the findings C.Formulate a question D.Search for evidence The Correct answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is C. Formulate a question. Explanation:
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A nurse is teaching a newly hired nurse about cell phone use in the workplace.Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?A.Request for assistance from the client’s room. B.Send a personal text to a co-worker. C.Call the client’s family member per their request. D.Take a photo of a client’s incision site
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