A 9-year-old child who weighs 66 lb is to receive gentamicin sulfate 2 mg/kg/dose every 8 hours for an Escherichia coli urinary tract infection. How many mg per dose should this child receive? (Enter numeric value only.) The Correct Answer and Explanation is: To determine the correct dosage of gentamicin sulfate for the 9-year-old child […]
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has sustained a full-thickness burn and is in the emergent phase of the burn. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A.Hypernatremia B.Hypercalcemia C.Hypermagnesemia D.Hyperkalemia The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is D. Hyperkalemia. Explanation: In the emergent phase
A nurse is admitting a client who has active tuberculosis. Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate? A.Place the client in a room that is ventilated to the outside. B.Wear a gown when delivering the client’s food tray. C.Prohibit visitors while the client’s infection is active. D.Administer a tuberculin skin test prior to discharge.
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A nurse is teaching an older adult client who has osteoporosis about ways to promote musculoskeletal health. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A.Increase high-impact activities. B.Consume a low-protein diet. C.Maintain a BMI of 30 to 35. D.Include fiber in the diet. The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is
A client is receiving epoetin alfa therapy as part of the management of anemia. The nurse should monitor the client for which potential side effect of this medication?A.Hypertension B.Hyperkalemia C.Hypoglycemia D.Hypocalcemia The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is A. Hypertension. Explanation Epoetin alfa is a synthetic form of erythropoietin, a hormone that
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A community health nurse is working with a migrant population. The nurse should recognize that which of the following interventions is necessary to provide care to this population? A.Offering health screenings at a community center B.Providing health services at work sites C.Requiring clients to show a work visa before they receive care D.Treating clients on
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A nurse is collecting data from a client who is African American and has cholecystitis. Which of the following areas should the nurse inspect to monitor for the presence of jaundice? A.Peri-umbilical area B.Nail beds C.Webbed areas of the fingers D.Hard palate The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is D. Hard palate.
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A nurse is teaching a client about tactile testing.Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?A.“I will be asked to identify different sensations, such as sharp or dull.”. B.“Small needles will be inserted into one of my muscles.”. C.“A dye is injected into my vein during this test.”. D.“I will be
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A client diagnosed with a sty of the eye asks what can be done for treatment. Which of the following options will the nurse provide to the client? A. An antifungal cream will be prescribedB. Apply warm compresses several times a dayC. Use ice and cold compresses 3 times a dayD. You will need to
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A nurse is caring for a woman who is in active labor and wants to use water immersion as a nonpharmacologic pain management method. What should the nurse do before assisting the woman into the tub? A Check the fetal heart rate and position.B Administer a dose of IV analgesia.C Obtain a written consent from