A nurse is preparing to administer an otic antibiotic to an adult client who has otitis media.Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Hold the dropper 1/2 inch (1 cm) above the ear canal during administration. B.Place a cotton ball into the inner ear canal for 30 min following administration. C.Straighten the ear […]
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the administration of an otic medication with the parent of a 2-year-old toddler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A.“You should place your child in a side-lying position on the affected side after you administer the medication.” B.“You should allow your child’s medication to reach room
After taking the medication guaifenesin (Mucinex), the client complains of coughing up phlegm. What is the best response by the nurse? A.This is normal. B.This requires further investigation. C.This is indicative of an allergic reaction D.This means there is probably more pathology present The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is A. This
A nurse is assessing abdominal vascular sounds (bruits) on a client. Which abbreviation(s) describe(s) the quadrants where the renal arteries are located? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) A.RUQ B.Hypogastric C.LLQ D.LUQ E.RLQ The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct abbreviations describing the quadrants where the renal arteries are located are: A. RUQ (Right Upper Quadrant)D.
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The client is a 26-year-old female with acute appendicitis. She has a 12-year history of type 1 diabetes and no other significant medical history. The appendectomy was completed without Issue, and the client will be admitted to the surgical floor to recover. The PN prepares to give 2 units of Insulin lispro. What should the
A nurse is evaluating a hospitalized client who had an indwelling catheter removed four days ago. Which assessment findings suggest that this client has developed a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)? Select all that apply. A.Pale, yellow urine. B.Cloudy urine. C.Suprapubic pain. D.Temperature of 38.2 C (100.7 F). E.Constant urge to urinate. The Correct Answer and
A client scheduled for a tubal ligation procedure starts to cry as she is wheeled into the surgical suite. Which of the following nursing statements is an appropriate nursing response? A.“It’s not too late to cancel the surgery if you want to.” B.“This won’t take long and it will be over before you know it.”
The healthcare provider prescribes lactulose for a patient with hepatic encephalopathy. What will the nurse assess to determine the effectiveness of this medication? A.Decreased ammonia levels B.Relief of constipation C.Decreased liver enzymes D.Relief of abdominal pain The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is A. Decreased ammonia levels. Explanation: Lactulose is a synthetic
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A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has varicella zoster. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to implement? A.Assign the client to a negative pressure airflow room B.Have visitors remain at least 0.91 m (3 feet) away from the client C.Initiate contact precautions for the client D.Administer aspirin
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A nurse is planning care for a child who has varicella.Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include?A.Initiate airborne precautions. B.Provide the child with a warm blanket. C.Assess the oral cavity for Koplik spots. D.Administer aspirin for fever. The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is A. Initiate airborne precautions.
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