A client receives a prescription for oxytocin 2 milliunits/min intravenously (IV) for labor augmentation. The IV bag contains oxytocin 20 units in actated 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 determine the correct infusion rate […]

Why do you think it is a good idea to soak wilted lettuce in cool water before serving it?A.The water is an isotonic solution relative to the cytoplasm in the plant cells, so they will gain water and the lettuce will become less wilted. B.The water is a hypertonic solution relative to the cytoplasm in

What is the difference between a CVA (Stroke) and TIA (Transient Ischemic Atack)? A.CVA is a temporary neurologic deficit and a TIA is more long-term deficit B.There is no difference C.TIA is a temporary neurologic deficit and a CVA is more long-term deficit D.CVA results from temporary impairment of blood flow and TIA is long-term

A nurse is prioritizing care for a client. Which of the following procedures should the nurse perform first? A.Endotracheal suctioning B.Urinary catheter care C.Enteral feeding D.Wound Irrigation The correct answer and Explanation is : The nurse should prioritize endotracheal suctioning (Option A) first. Here’s why: Endotracheal suctioning is the process of removing secretions from the

An S3 heart sound is auscultated in a client in her third trimester of pregnancy. What intervention should the nurse take? A.Document in the client’s record. B.Prepare the client for an echocardiogram. C.Notify the healthcare provider. D.Limit the client’s fluids. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is A. Document in the

A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 7.5 mcg/kg/day PO daily to a school-age child who weighs 52 lb. Available is digoxin elixir 50 mcg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) The

A nurse is preparing to administer an IV bolus of albumin 5% to a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion. After confirming compatibility, which of the following actions shouldthe nurse take? A.Use the injection port farthest from the IV catheter insertion site. B.Occlude the IV tubing above the injection port. C.Check for blood

A nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking fluoxetine. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following supplements Interacts adversely with fluoxetine? A.Soy protein B.Echinacea C.St. John’s wort D.Ginkgo biloba The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is C. St. John’s wort. Explanation: Fluoxetine is a

The nurse is caring for an infant with unilateral clubfoot. Which information should the nurse include in parent education about long-term outcomes? A.Normal gait is not fully expected. B.Growth and development will be delayed. C.Heredity influences the outcome of clubfoot. D.Correction will require serial casting The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is

A red blood cell contains a large nucleus; it is thicker near the center and thin around the rim of the cell: A.False B.True. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is: A. False Explanation: Red blood cells (RBCs), also known as erythrocytes, are unique among the cells in the human body