Which of the following actions should the nurse take first

A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A.Check the client’s identification band. B.Explain the purpose and side effects of the medication. C.Compare the medication label with the medication administration record (MAR). D.Assess the client for contraindications and allergies. Answer and Explanation The

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Which of the following interventions should the nurse use to maintain surgical aseptic technique

A nurse is preparing a sterile field to perform a sterile dressing change. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use to maintain surgical aseptic technique? A.Hold hands folded below the waist after donning sterile gloves B.Pick up and pour solutions with the palm of the hand covering bottle labels C.Keep sterile items within

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A charge nurse is preparing an educational session about addictive disorders for the nursing staff

A charge nurse is preparing an educational session about addictive disorders for the nursing staff. Which of the following should the nurse include as etiological factors of addictive disorders? (Select all that apply).A.Low self-esteem. B.Family history of addiction. C.Asian ethnicity. D.Personality disorders. E.Being female. The etiological factors of addictive disorders that should be included are:

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A nurse is performing an abdominal assessment on a client. Identify the sequence of actions the nurse should take

A nurse is performing an abdominal assessment on a client. Identify the sequence of actions the nurse should take. A.Auscultation B.Inspection C.Palpation D.Percussion The correct sequence for performing an abdominal assessment is: Explanation: Correct sequence: B, A, D, C

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A nurse is participating in a biological disaster simulation where citizens are exposed to pneumonic plague

A nurse is participating in a biological disaster simulation where citizens are exposed to pneumonic plague. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to use while caring for these clients? A.Initiate droplet precautions. B.Administer an antitoxin. C.Initiate airborne precautions. D.Destroy the linens after use. The correct answer is: A. Initiate droplet precautions. Explanation:

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Emphysema caused by damage to alveoli from toxins and pollutants is likely to result in the body having difficulty performing

Emphysema caused by damage to alveoli from toxins and pollutants is likely to result in the body having difficulty performing which of the following actions? A.Releasing histamine and acetylcholine B.Exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide C.Absorbing food D.Producing enzymes The correct answer is: B. Exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide Explanation: Emphysema is a lung condition characterized

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