A home health nurse is caring for a client who has methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus.Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Double-bag soiled dressings in polyethylene bags. B.Remove fresh flowers from the client’s home. C.Encourage the client to use a HEPA filter in the house. D.Wear a mask when within 3 feet of the […]
A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 10 mg/kg/dose to a child who weighs 28 lb. The amount available is acetaminophen 120 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) The correct answer and
A nurse is assessing a client who has osteoporosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A.Increased bone density B.Increased muscle mass. C.Decreased joint mobility D.Decreased height The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is D. Decreased height. Explanation: Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by decreased bone mass and deterioration
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The nurse recognizes that the five “rights” associated with delegation in nursing Include the right: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) A.person. B.task. C.assessment. D.patient. E.communication. The correct answer and Explanation is : The five “rights” associated with delegation in nursing are: Given the options provided, the correct answers are: Explanation Right Task: This refers to ensuring
The oesophagus is located in which body cavity? A.Ventral B.Abdominal C.Thoracic D.Dorsal The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is C. Thoracic. The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach. It is primarily located in the thoracic cavity, which is the portion of the ventral body
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A nurse is obtaining informed consent from a client who is scheduled for an invasive procedure. The client states, “I don’t understand why this procedure is necessary.” Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Ask the client to sign the consent form anyway. B.Notify the charge nurse about the situation. C.Remind the client
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia and is receiving oral medications. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Administer the client’s medications one at a time. B.Encourage the client to use a straw to take the medications. C.Give the client’s medications between meals. D.Assist the client into semi-Fowler’s position.
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A nurse is administering medication to a client who has dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use to prevent medication errors and ensure safety? (Select all that apply.) A.Crush or dissolve tablets and capsules before giving them to the client. B.Mix medications with food or liquids that are easy
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A nurse is assessing a newborn for manifestations of hypoglycemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A.jitteriness B.Hypertonia C.Abdominal distention D.Mottling The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is A. jitteriness. Explanation: Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is a condition that can affect newborns, especially those who are premature,
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A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure. Nurses’ Notes. Day 1: Vital Signs. Bilateral breath sounds clear and present throughout. Weight 80 kg (176 lb). Urine output 480 mL/8 hr. Day 4: Breath sounds scattered, crackles heard bilaterally. Apical heart rate rapid and irregular. Audible S3 gallop. Weight 82.1 kg (181
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