Which is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for a patient who has a severe right-sided stroke with left-sided hemiplegia? The patient uses the right extremities well but does not realize that the left arm and leg even exist. A.Unilateral neglect related to brain tissue damage after right-sided stroke B.Ineffective denial related to inability to accept […]
A client is receiving IV dextrose 5% in water (D5W) at 125 mL/hour and a secondary infusion of pantoprazole 40 mg IV daily. The pharmacy provides a 110 mL premixed solution of pantoprazole to be infused over 15 minutes. The nurse should program the secondary infusion to deliver how many mL/hour? (Enter numeric value only.)
How many grams in 4 kilograms? (Enter numeric value only.) The correct answer and Explanation is : There are 4000 grams in 4 kilograms. To understand this, it’s essential to know the relationship between kilograms and grams. A kilogram is a metric unit of mass that is defined as 1,000 grams. This metric system is
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A nurse is administering enoxaparin, a low-molecular-weight heparin, to a client who has undergone orthopedic surgery. The nurse should administer this medication by which route and at which site? A.Intramuscular injection in the deltoid muscle B.Subcutaneous injection in the abdomen C.Intravenous infusion in a peripheral vein D.Intradermal injection in the forearm. The correct answer and
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A nurse is caring for a client who is 8 hr postoperative following a subtotal thyroidectomy. In which of the following positions should the nurse keep the client? A. Semi-Fowler’s with neck extended B. semi-fowler’s with neck in a neutral position C. High Fowler’s with neck extended D. High Fowler’s withzed in a neutral position
A nurse is admitting a client who reports chest pain and has been placed on a telemetry monitor. Which of the following should the nurse analyze to determine whether the client is experiencing a myocardial infarction? A.Twave B.Ssegment C.QRS duration D.PR interval The Correct Answer and Explanation is: Correct Answer: A. T wave Explanation: When
A nurse is teaching a client who has cardiomyopathy about the side effects of their new prescription beta blocker, carvedilol. Which of the following client statements should indicate to the nurse that the client understands the teaching? (select all that apply) A.“l should not drive while taking this new medication.” B.“This new medication may decrease
The nurse is evaluating the medical prescription of carvedilol 6.25 mg PO daily for a client with a history of unstable angina. Which of the following reflects that the medication’s action has been effective? A.Urine output 50 mL per hour B.Heart rate 60 beats/minute C.Heart rhythm regular D.Blood pressure 120/90 The Correct Answer and Explanation
A nurse is caring for a client who has a binge eating disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A Weigh the client every other day.B Plan a menu with the client.C Remain with the client for 1 hr after mealsD Offer snacks when the client is hungry. The Correct Answer and
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A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is taking clozapine.Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider? A Random blood glucose 130 mg/dL.B Nausea.C Heart rate 104/min.D Sore throat. The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is D: Sore throat. Explanation:
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