A nurse is setting up a sterile field prior to changing a client’s dressing. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Place a sterile kit on the overbed table above waist level. B.Open the outermost flap of the sterile kit toward their body. C.Turn their back to the sterile field when coughing during […]
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A child who weighs 66 pounds receives a prescription for amoxicillin 80 mg/kg/day by mouth in divided doses every 12 hours. How many mg should the nurse administer with each dose? (Enter numerical value only.) The correct answer and Explanation is : To calculate the dose: The correct answer is 1200 mg per dose. Explanation:
Two months after taking nitrofurantoin for a bacterial infection, a client reports the onset of severe, watery diarrhea to the home care nurse. How should the nurse respond? A.Determine if the full course of the initial prescription of medication was taken. B.Explain that the diarrhea may be an adverse effect that requires further evaluation. C.Offer
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The nurse administers vitamin K to the newborn for which reason? A.Most mothers have a diet deficient in vitamin K, which results in the infant’s being deficient. B.Vitamin K prevents the synthesis of prothrombin in the liver and must be given by injection. C.Bacteria that synthesize vitamin K are not present in the newborn’s intestinal
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Which of the following sentences uses the correct capitalization? A.The Red Cross is a Liaison for the families of Soldiers stationed in other countries, acting as a go-between for separated spouses, parents, and children B.The Red cross is a Liaison for the families of Soldiers stationed in other counties, acting as a go-between for separated
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Which of the following sentences uses italics correctly? A.A B.B C.C D.D The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is B. Explanation: In sentence B, “The orchestra will perform Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony,” the term Ninth Symphony is correctly italicized because it is a title of a musical composition. Titles of major works
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A nurse is providing change-of-shift report for a client. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the report? A.“The client reports pain is reduced when he is positioned on his side.” B.“The client’s mother died 4 years ago from breast cancer.” C.“The client’s partner visited earlier today for 2 hours.” D.“The client
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After receiving a change of shift report for clients on a medical surgical unit, which activity should the nurse delegate to the practical nurse (PN)? A.Evaluate and update plans of care for clients. B.Verify the readiness of clients for discharge. C.Insert urinary catheters for uncomplicated clients. D.Receive a postoperative client and conduct the assessment. The
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A nurse on an oncology unit is preparing to administer doxorubicin to a client who has breast cancer. Prior to beginning the infusion, the nurse verifies the client’s current cumulative lifetime dose of the medication. For which of the following reasons is this verification necessary? A.Exceeding the lifetime cumulative dose limit of doxorubicin might cause
A nurse is educating a client with systemic lupus erythematosus about the use of prednisone. Which piece of information should be prioritized? A Prednisone should never be discontinued abruptly.B Long-term effects of prednisone include redistribution of fat.C Prednisone can lead to sodium and fluid retention.D Prednisone might cause the client to feel jittery or nervous.