A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 0.05 mg PO to a client. Available is levothyroxine 25 mcg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse plan to administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) The Correct Answer and Explanation is: […]
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A nurse is preparing to administer haloperidol 19,000 mcg PO to a school-age child who has Tourete’s syndrome. The nurse should recognize that this is equivalent to how many g? (Round the answer to the nearest thousandth. Use a leading zero if applicable. Do not use a trailing zero.) The Correct Answer and Explanation is:
Blood flow through a capillary is controlled by a precapillary sphincter, which opens or closes due to the requirements of the cells supplied by the capillary. A.True B.False The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is A. True. Explanation: Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels in the body, and they play a crucial
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A nurse is reviewing the electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) tracing of a client in active labor. The nurse notes that the baseline FHR is 150 bpm, with moderate variability and no decelerations. The nurse also observes that the FHR increases by 25 bpm for 15 seconds, four times in a 20-minute period. What term is
A nurse is providing teaching to a client diagnosed with schizophrenia and is prescribed haloperidol (Haldol). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? A.“You may experience dizziness upon standing while taking this medication.” B.“This medication will decrease your symptoms of OCD.” C.“You can stop taking the medication if the side
A nurse is conducting a psychosocial assessment of an older adult client who has recently retired from work. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask? (Select all that apply.). A.How do you feel about your retirement?. B.What are some of the activities that you enjoy doing?. C.How often do you interact with your
A nurse is planning care for a client in active labor whose fetus is in an occipital brow presentation. Which of the following complications should the nurse anticipate as a result of this fetal presentation? A.Umbilical cord prolapse B.Precipitous labor C.Hypertonic uterine dysfunction D.Prolonged labor The Correct Answer and Explanation is: D. Prolonged labor In
A nurse is teaching a client who has a depressive disorder about amitriptyline. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? A.“This medication can cause an increase in appetite.” B.“You might experience hair loss while taking this medication.” C.“This medication can cause diarrhea.” D.“Urinary frequency is a common adverse effect of
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A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has depression and a new prescription for amitriptyline. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? A.“This medication might cause me to have a dry mouth.” B.“This medication might cause my blood pressure to increase.” C.“This medication might cause me to lose
A client with depression does not want to communicate with friends, uses television watching as a means of escaping responsibilities, and describes the inability to handle personal circumstances. Which coping strategy should the nurse include in the plan of care? A Shift attention from self to the needs and requests of othersB Relax and reduce
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