A nurse is preparing to administer vitamin K 1 mg IM to a newborn. Available is vitamin K injection 1 mg/0.5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? A.Choice A: 0.25 mL B.Choice B: 0.5 mL C.Choice C: 0.75 mL D.Choice D: 1 mL The correct answer and Explanation is : The […]
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Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for a patient who has been diagnosed with Meniere’s disease? A.Acute confusion related to delirium and disorientation B.Nausea related to constant sensation of noxious taste C.Autonomic dysreflexia related to distention of bowel or bladder D.Risk for falls related to unsteadiness and loss of balance The correct answer and Explanation
A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client. Nurses’ Notes Day 1, 1300: Client admitted following a suicide attempt. Client’s family reports client has not left bedroom in 1 week. Client previously. diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Client reports feeling excessively tired and light-headed. Allergies: Client’s family reports allergy to SSRIS (angioedema)
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A nurse is caring for a postoperative client following a perineal prostatectomy. ExhibitsFor each potential provider’s prescription, click to specify if the potential prescription is anticipated or contraindicated for the client. Potential Order:. A.Apply warm compresses to the incision site. B.Maintain bed rest for 2 days postoperatively. C.Irrigate indwelling urinary catheter with 50 mL of
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The nurse is talking with the caregiver of a 13-year-old diagnosed with scoliosis. The child has come to the clinic to be fitted with a brace to begin her treatment. The child appears upset and angry and states, “I hate this brace; I hate it already.” In an effort to support this child, which statement
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The nurse is talking with the caregiver of a 13-year-old diagnosed with scoliosis. The child has come to the clinic to be fitted with a brace to begin her treatment. The child appears upset and angry and states, “I hate this brace; I hate it already.” In an effort to support this child, which statement
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The nurse is caring for two clients who both are in pain due to sickle cell anemia. One of the clients rates the pain as a 7 out of 10 (0 is no pain and 10 is the worst pain possible). This client is moving around easily and is eating well, but has asked for
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A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing hypervolemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. HypotensionB. BradycardiaC. Peripheral edemaD. Weight loss The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is: C. Peripheral edema Explanation: Hypervolemia, also known as fluid overload, occurs when there is an excessive amount of
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A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about the components of critical thinking. Which of the following statements by a student indicates a need for further teaching?A. “Reflection is thinking about what I did and how I can improve.”.B. “Analysis is breaking down a complex situation into smaller parts.”.C. “Inference is making assumptions
A nurse manager observes an assistive personnel (AP) incorrectly transferring a client to the bedside commode. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Instruct the AP to request assistance when unsure about a task.B. Demonstrate the proper client transfer technique for the AP.C. Help the AP assist the client with the