A nurse is preparing to administer methylergonovine IM for a client who had a vaginal delivery earlier that day. The nurse should explain to the client that this medication will help prevent which of the following? (Select onE.: A.Thromboembolic events B.Postpartum hemorrhage C.Postpartum infection D.Hypertension The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer […]

A client with a tracheostomy is receiving oxygen through a tracheostomy collar. What is the advantage of using a tracheostomy collar for oxygen delivery?A.Provides direct oxygen delivery to the trachea. B.Allows the patient to breathe room air when disconnected from the oxygen source. C.Provides the highest fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) among low-flow systems. D.Delivers

A class has 25 students. 44% of the students are boys. How many boys are in the class? (Enter numeric value only. 0. The correct answer and Explanation is : To determine the number of boys in a class of 25 students where 44% of the students are boys, follow these steps: So, the number

A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who has congestive heart failure. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse that the teaching was effective? A.“I should use naproxen to manage discomfort.” B.“I plan to slow down if I am tired the day after exercising.” C.“I will read food labels and

Which hand position describes the anatomical position of a person who is standing erect with feet forward?. A.Palms of the hand facing medially B.Palms of the hand facing laterally. C.Palms of the hand facing anteriorly D.D. Palms of the hands facing posteriorly The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is: C. Palms

A nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of cefazolin via intermittent IV infusion to a client.Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A.Obtain the reconstituted antibiotic from the pharmacy. B.Review the client’s allergy history. C.Check the compatibility of cefazolin with the client’s existing IV fluids. D.Assess the IV for patency.

A nurse is obtaining a weekly weight for a client who has obesity and osteoarthritis and is on a weight management program. The nurse determines that the client gained 1.36 kg (3 lb) in the past week. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? A.“You should try a little harder to stick to

A nurse is checking the apical pulse of a client who is taking several cardiovascular medications. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Use the diaphragm of the stethoscope to listen to the apical pulsations B.Count the apical pulsations for a full minute C.Press the stethoscope firmly against the client’s skin D.Check the

Patient Data History and Physical The client is a 44-year-old with cerebral palsy who is non-verbal and has a severe intellectual disability. He requires total care at home, which is provided by his two sisters, a home health nurse, and an unlicensed home health aide. The client is currently in the hospital for a lower

A client with hepatic encephalopathy is receiving lactulose. Which assessment provides the nurse with the nest information to evaluate the client’s therapeutic response to the drug? A.Fingerstick glucose. B.Serum electrolytes and ammonia. C.Stool color and character. D.Serum hepatic enzymes. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is C. Stool color and character.