A nurse is caring for a client who has a chlamydial infection and a new prescription for doxycycline. The client reports nausea and vomiting after starting the medication. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make? A.Take the medication with calcium-fortified orange juice. B.Take the medication with an antacid, C.Take the medication with crackers. […]

A nurse is attending training on de-escalation techniques. Which of the following is a benefit of de-escalation techniques? A.Prevents opioid use B.Increases communication C.Decreases hallucinations D.Reduces restraint use The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is: D. Reduces restraint use Explanation: De-escalation techniques are strategies employed to manage and diffuse potentially volatile

A nurse is caring for a child who has pertussis. Which of the following precautions should the nurse initiate?A.Droplet B.Contact C.Airborne D.Protective The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is A. Droplet. Explanation: Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial disease caused by Bordetella pertussis. It is primarily

A patient with a history of atrial fibrillation has contacted the clinic saying that she has accidentally overdosed on her prescribed warfarin (Coumadin). The nurse should recognize the possible need for what antidote? A.Factor VIII B.Vitamin K C.IVIG D.Factor X The correct answer and Explanation is : In the case of a patient who has

A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who has hypothyroidism with myxedema. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? A.Place the client on bedrest. B.Apply warm blankets. C.Check the client for weight loss. D.Limit high-fiber foods. The correct answer and Explanation is :

After administering pantoprazole to a client with gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), which statement by the client indicates to the practical nurse (PN) that the medication is producing the desired effect? A.“I did not experience any heartburn after eating lunch.”. B.“I am able to swallow all the food on my tray without difficulty.”. C.“I no longer

A nurse is collecting data from a newborn and notes a swollen area on the head that does not cross the suture line. The nurse should document this finding as which of the following? A.Cephalhematoma. B.Nevus flammeus. C.Caput succedaneum. D.Molding. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is A. Cephalhematoma. Cephalhematoma is

A nurse accidently administers metformin instead of metoprolol to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Check the client’s glucose level. B.Monitor the client’s thyroid function levels. C.Collect the client’s uric acid level. D.Obtain the client’s HDL level. The correct answer and Explanation is : Correct Answer: A. Check the client’s

A nurse accidentally administers the medication metformin instead of metoprolol to a client.Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Obtain the client’s HDL level. B.Monitor the client’s thyroid function levels. C.Collect the client’s uric acid level. D.Check the client’s glucose level. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is: D.

A nurse is administering an intradermal injection to a patient. Which statements are correct? Select all that apply. A.A depressed area around the injection sites indicates a positive reaction. B.After the insertion of the needle, a healthcare provider should aspirate for a blood return. C.The needle is inserted with the bevel of the needle upward