A client is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease and asks the nurse about the common risk factors for this condition. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?A “Risk factors for peptic ulcer disease include a diet high in fiber and low in fat.”B “Smoking and alcohol consumption are not associated with an increased […]
What nursing intervention is essential for the prevention of compartment syndrome in a patient with a fracture? A.Administering analgesics for pain relief B.Elevating the affected limb above the heart C.Applying ice packs to the fracture site D.Regularly monitoring neurovascular status The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is D. Regularly monitoring neurovascular
A nurse is teaching a client about implied consent. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? A.The client must understand the risks and benefits of the proposed treatment. B.The nurse’s signature indicates that they witnessed the client’s signature. C.Consent can be verbal or written. D.Nonverbal behavior indicates agreement. The correct
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A triage nurse in an emergency department is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first? A.Client who has a displaced femur fracture from a fall B.Client who is experiencing severe vomiting and diarrhea with tachycardia C.Client who is confused and has slurred speech D.Client who has
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A nurse is teaching a newly hired nurse about Apgar scoring. Which of the following statements by the newly hired nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? A.“The nurse should determine the Apgar score at 2 and 7 minutes after birth.”. B.“The nurse should identify that the newborn is in severe distress with an Apgar
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A nurse is preparing to administer ampicillin 500 mg via intermittent IV bolus over 30 min. Available is 500 mg ampicillin in 50 mL dextrose 5% in water (DSW). The nurse should set the pump to deliver how many mL/hr? The correct answer and Explanation is : To calculate the rate at which the nurse
A nurse is preparing to administer ampicillin to a school-age child who weighs 55 lb. The provider prescribes 50 mg/kg/day in 4 equal doses. Available is ampicillin oral suspension 125 mg/5 mL. How many ml should the nurse administer with each dose? The correct answer and Explanation is : To calculate how many mL the
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The nurse is preparing to administer morphine sulfate, an opioid analgesic, to a client who reports pain at level 8 on a scale of 0 to 10. Which action should the nurse take first? A.Assess the client’s respiratory rate. B.Check the client’s allergy history. C.Review the client’s medication record. D.Verify the dosage with another nurse.
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A client who is receiving morphine sulfate for severe pain reports feeling nauseated and vomits. The nurse should recognize that this is an adverse effect of which of the following classifications of controlled substances? A.Opioids B.Stimulants C.Depressants D.Hallucinogens The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is A. Opioids. Morphine sulfate is an
A mother asks the practical nurse (PN) about the immunization schedule for whooping cough. Which is the recommended schedule that the PN should convey? A.Birth, 2 months, 12 months and boosters every 7 to 10 years. B.1,6,9 months, and boosters at 12 months of age and before entering school. C.1 year of age, 6 years