ExhibitsThe nurse reviews the physician’s orders for clonazepam and gives the medication as ordered. What nursing interventions are appropriate for the client starting clonazepam? Select all that apply. A.Screen for orthostatic hypotension B.Provide oral care at least twice a day C.Monitor calcium levels D.Assess mental status regularly E.Assist the client to the bathroom F.Have an […]

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The practical nurse (PN) is observing a newly hired PN who is preparing to administer a liquid medication via a client’s feeding tube system as seen in the picture. What action should the PN take? A. Demonstrate how to administer medication via a feeding tube.B. Confirm that the medication is only administered once dailyC. Determine

A nurse is performing oral care for a client who is unconscious. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Vigorously brush the client’s teeth B.Turn the client to the side C.Hold the toothbrush at a 90-degree angle D.Place two fingers in the client’s mouth The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer

The nurse is planning to provide mouth care to an unconscious client.Which statement is accurate for implementing mouth care to this client? A.Brushing an unconscious client’s teeth should be avoided. B.Cleaning the inner cheeks and outer gum surfaces with a gauze pad is appropriate for an unconscious client. C.Unconscious clients need less frequent mouth care

A nurse is assisting with food selection for a client who follows kosher dietary traditions. Which of the following food choices should the nurse include on the client’s food tray? A.Ham sandwich with milk. B.Shrimp salad and tomato soup with milk C.Bacon and cheese quiche with milk D.Scrambled eggs and toast with milk The Correct

A major difference between red blood cells and Elodea cells is that Elodea cells have a cell wall, which protects them from bursting. True or False? A.True B.False The Correct Answer and Explanation is: A. True The statement is correct. A major difference between red blood cells and Elodea cells is indeed the presence of

After testing tonicity in the lab, the items that have been contaminated with blood can be disposed of in the trash can. True or False? A.True B.False The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is: B. False Items contaminated with blood should not be disposed of in the trash can. Here’s why: In

What is the difference between a solid and a liquid? A.Solids have a definite shape and volume while liquids have a definite volume but no fixed shape. B.Solids have no definite shape or volume while liquids have a definite volume and take the shape of their container. C.Solids and liquids have the same physical properties.

A nurse is evaluating a client who has dehydration and is receiving IV fluid therapy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a positive outcome of the therapy? A.“I feel less thirsty now.” B.“My urine is dark and concentrated.” C.“My heart rate is 110 beats per minute.” D.“I have a headache and dizziness.”