The nurse is performing a dry sterile dressing change for an abdominal wound.The nurse should use a swab to clean:A.From the left to the right across the wound. B.From the outer abdomen toward the wound. C.In a circular motion around the wound, circling to the outside. D.Directly over the wound. The correct answer and Explanation […]

The healthcare provider prescribes oxytocin 2 milliunits/minute to induce labor for a client at 41-weeks gestation. The nurse initiates an infusion of Ringer’s Lactate solution 1000 mL with oxytocin 10 units. How many mL/hour should the nurse program the infusion pump? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number)

A patient receives a prescription for oxytocin 2 milliunits/min intravenously (IV) for labor augmentation. The IV bag contains oxytocin 20 units in lactated Ringer’s 1 liter. How many mL/hour should the nurse program the infusion pump to deliver? (Enter numerical value only.) The correct answer and Explanation is : To calculate the rate at which

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is taking risperidone (Risperdal). Which of the following findings should alert the nurse to a potential adverse effect of this medication? (Select all that apply.) A.Fever B.Polyuria C.Muscle rigidity D.Diaphoresis E.Tremors. The correct answer and Explanation is : For a client taking risperidone (Risperdal),

A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a child who has a temperature of 39.1° C (102.4° F) and a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis.Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A.Prepare the child for a lumbar puncture. B.Dim the lights in the child’s room. C.Administer an antipyretic to the

A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for an interprofessional conference? A.A client who has a spinal cord injury B.A client who has acute appendicitis C.A client who has a urinary tract infection D.A client who has a torn

A child weighing 52.5 pounds receives a prescription for asparaginase 4,780 IU IV. The vial is labeled, “Asparaginase 10,000 IU single-use vial. For IM use, reconstitute in 2 mL sterile sodium chloride, and for IV use, reconstitute in 5 mL”. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter the numeric value only. If rounding is

A client is receiving metronidazole for Clostridium difficile pseudomembranous colitis. Which information should the nurse include in this client’s medication teaching plan? A.Keep medication refrigerated. B.Drink a liter of water daily. C.Take one hour after eating. D.Avoid the use of alcohol. The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is D. Avoid the use

A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has appendicitis.For which of the following findings should the nurse monitor as a manifestation of a perforated appendix and report to the provider?A.Bradycardia. B.Elevated temperature. C.Lethargy. D.Decreased abdominal girth. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is C. Lethargy. Explanation: In a child

A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of an infant who is to undergo pilocarpine iontophoresis testing for cystic fibrosis.Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? A.“A nurse will insert an IV prior to the test.” B.“We will measure the amount of protein in your baby’s urine over a