A client is receiving “Heparin Sodium 25,000 Units in 250 mL 5% Dextrose” IV at 7 mL/hour. The healthcare provider changes the prescription to 900 units/hour. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour? (Enter numeric value only.) The Correct Answer and Explanation is: To determine the correct mL/hour setting for […]
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A nurse is using an AED on a client who has ventricular tachycardia. The nurse turns on the AED and follows the voice prompts. The AED says: A.“Shock advised. Charging. Stand clear.” B.“No shock advised. Check pulse. Start CPR.” C.“Shock not advised. Check electrodes. Call 911.” D.“No shock needed. Check breathing. Give oxygen.” The Correct
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A nurse is assessing a client following an esophagogastroduodenoscopy.Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?A.Belching. B.Abdominal pain. C.Sore throat. D.Flatulence. The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is B. Abdominal pain. Explanation: An esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a diagnostic procedure that allows visualization of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
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A client who haemorrhaged following surgery has a haemoglobin of 10 g/dl. (6.21 mmol/L) and a haematocrit of 36% (0.36 volume fraction) 48 hours later. The client has now progressed to a soft diet and is eating oatmeal for breakfast. Which beverage should the nurse encourage this client to drink to increase iron intake? Reference
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A nurse is planning care for a client who has diverticulitis.The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following complications of diverticulitis?A.Dysphagia. B.Ulcerative colitis. C.Peritonitis. D.Crohn’s disease. The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is C. Peritonitis. Explanation: Diverticulitis is an inflammation of the diverticula, which are small, bulging
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Choose the correct word to use in the blank. The patient made a _ of arranging the food on his plate. A.Formal B.Formalizing C.Ritual D.Ritualistic The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct word to use in the blank is C. Ritual. Explanation: The sentence in question is: “The patient made a ___________ of arranging
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Which of the following actions allows for repolarization of a neuron? A.The inhibition of sodium and potassium pumps, stopping all ion movement into the neuron B.The opening of sodium channels, allowing sodium to enter the neuron C.The closing of both sodium and potassium channels to restrict movement of ions into and out of the D.neuron
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A female client with multiple sclerosis reports having less fatigue and improved memory since she began using the herbal supplement, ginkgo biloba. Which information is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching plan for this client? A.Nausea and diarrhea can occur when using this supplement. B.Anxiety and headaches increase with the use
The papillary and reticular layers of the dermis are composed mainly of __ A.melanocytes B.keratinocytes C.connective tissue D.adipose tissue The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is C. connective tissue. Explanation: The dermis is the layer of skin situated between the epidermis and the subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis). It is primarily composed of connective
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A staff nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse suction a client’s tracheostomy.Which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse requires intervention by the staff nurse? A.Inserts the catheter without applying suction. B.Waits for 2 min between suctions. C.Applies suction for 15 seconds. D.Encourages the client to cough during suctioning. The Correct Answer
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