A nurse is preparing to administer heparin 1,000 units/hr via continuous IVinfusion to a client. Available is heparin 25,000 units in 0.9% sodium chloride 250 mL. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not […]
A client is receiving a prescription for penicillin 1.2 million units IM. The available vial is labeled, “600,000 units/2 mL”. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only) The correct answer and Explanation is : To determine how many milliliters of the penicillin solution the nurse should administer, you can use the
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To verify the correct placement of an endotracheal tube (ET) after insertion, the best initial action by the nurse is to: A.auscultate for the presence of bilateral breath sounds. B.Use an end-tidal C02 monitor to check for placement in the trachea. C.Observe the chest for symmetrical movement with ventilation. D.Obtain a portable chest radiograph to
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A nurse is planning to monitor a client for dehydration following several episodes of vomiting and an increase in the client’s temperature.Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is dehydrated?A.Distended neck veins B.Bounding pulse C.BP 146/94 mm Hg D.Urine specific gravity 1.034 . The correct answer and
A nurse is assessing an older adult client who has dysphagia and is experiencing dehydration. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A.Tachycardia B.Hypertension C.Distended neck veins D.Decreased respiratory rate The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is A. Tachycardia. Explanation: Dysphagia, which refers to difficulty swallowing, can lead to
A nurse is providing teaching to a school-age child who has asthma about using an albuterol metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A.Clean the mouthpiece with warm water every 2 weeks B.Wait 10 seconds between inhalations C.Take a quick inhalation when pressing the dispenser D.Take the medication 15 min before
A client diagnosed with a sty of the eye asks what can be done for treatment. Which of the following options will the nurse provide to the client? A An antifungal cream will be prescribedB Apply warm compresses several times a dayC Use ice and cold compresses 3 times a dayD You will need to
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A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of gastroesophageal disease (GERD). Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the list of foods the client should avoid? A OatmealB Non fat milkC ChocolateD Apples” The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is C.
Nitroglycerin 125 mg diluted in 500 mL of D5W (dextrose 5% in water) is infusing at a rate of 42 mcg/minute for a patient with chest pain.What rate (in mL/hr) should the nurse program into the IV pump to deliver this dose? Round your answer to the nearest tenth. A.6.5 mL/hr B.9.6 mL/hr C.10.1 mL/hr
A client newly diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is concerned about potential complications.Which statement by the nurse is accurate regarding potential complications of RA? A.“RA typically does not cause any complications if treated promptly.” B.“Complications of RA may include cardiovascular problems and joint deformities.” C.“RA only affects the joints and does not involve other body