The healthcare provider prescribes streptomycin 200 mg intramuscularly every 12 hours. The vial is labeled, “Streptomycin 1 gram/2.5 mL.” How many milliliters should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) The Correct Answer and Explanation is: To determine the volume of streptomycin to administer, follow these […]

The nurse is evaluating the effects of the prescribed carvedilol 6.25 mg PO daily for a client with a history of unstable angina. Which of the following reflects that the medication has been effective? A.Exertional dyspnea resolved B.Heart rate 50 beats/minute C.Heart rhythm regular D.Blood pressure 120/90 The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct

A community health nurse is caring for a group of families. The nurse should identify that which of the following families is experiencing a maturational loss? A.A family whose head of household lost their job. B.A family whose house was destroyed in a fire. C.A family whose only child recently died due to cancer. D.A

Which of the following would result in an increase in the rate of a chemical reaction? A.Using a mortar and pestle to grind a solid reactant to a powder B.Decreasing the concentration of the reactant C.Adding more of the product D.Sealing the reaction in an airtight container The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct

A nurse is teaching a client who has pernicious anemia to self-administer nasal cyanocobalamin.Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? A.Plan to self-administer this medication for the next 6 months. B.Administer the medication into one nostril once per week. C.Lie down for 1 hour after administering the medication. D.Use a

A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic back pain and asks about receiving acupuncture for relief. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication to receiving this treatment? A.Hypertension B.Cellulitis C.Obesity D.Migraines The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is B. Cellulitis. Explanation: Acupuncture is a

A nurse is caring for a client with diabetes who presents with elevated blood sugar levels and excessive thirst. The nurse understands that these symptoms are primarily caused by: A Increased insulin production.B Decreased glucose production by the liver.C Inadequate cellular uptake of glucose.D Overproduction of glucagon by the pancreas. The Correct Answer and Explanation

A nurse is teaching about denture care to the partner of a client who is unable to perform oral hygiene. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? A.Wipe dentures before storing them in a dry container at night. B.Floss dentures as part of daily cleaning. C.Use a washcloth to clean the

A nurse is describing the concept of cultural competence to a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following examples should the nurse include? A.A nurse asks a client if they have any cultural beliefs the nurse needs to be aware of B.A nurse tells a client about the nurse’s own cultural background. C.A nurse observes

A client is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. The nurse should do which of the following pre-procedure tasks? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) A.withhold food and oral fluids before the procedure B.review medications the client has taken in the last 24 hours C.verify that written consent has been obtained D.check for iodine sensitivity E.administer all ordered