Circulation is vital because it: A.Inflates the lungs. B.Supplies oxygen and nutrients to and removes wastes from tissues. C.Delivers wastes to tissues. D.Delivers carbon dioxide to tissues and removes excess oxygen. B. Supplies oxygen and nutrients to and removes wastes from tissues. Explanation: Circulation is essential because it ensures that oxygen and nutrients are delivered […]

A baby weighs 10 pounds. How many kg does the baby weigh? To convert the baby’s weight from pounds to kilograms: Answer: The baby weighs 4.5 kg (rounded to the nearest tenth).

The healthcare provider prescribes filgrastim 5 mcg/kg/day subcutaneously for a client who weighs 132 pounds and has just completed chemotherapy. The medication is available in 480 mcg/0.8 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) To determine how many milliliters (mL) of

A nurse is converting a medication dose from g to mcg. The amount available is 5g. The nurse should recognize that this amount is equal to how many mcg? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) To convert a medication dose

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for four clients. The nurse should recognize which of the following clients has a manifestation of hypoparathyroidism? A.A client who has a phosphate of 5.7 mg/dL. B.A client who has a calcium of 9.8 mg/dL. C.A client who has a vitamin D of 25 ng/mL. D.A client who

A nurse is reviewing information about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates a need for further teaching? A. “Information about a client can be disclosed to family members at any time.” B. “HIPAA established regulations of individually

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. The nurse should expect the client to exhibit which of the following manifestations? (Select all that apply.)A.Repeats the words of others when speaking B.Speaks in word salad C.Expresses interest in ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) D.Has a blunt affect E.Experiences delusions When caring for a

A nurse in an acute mental health care facility is prioritizing care for multiple clients.Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?A.A client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder and is upset about a change in daily routine. B.A client who is taking clozapine to treat schizophrenia and reports a sore throat. C.A client who

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about caring for clients in the emergency department. Which of the following actions should the nurse include when teaching about interacting with a client who is aggravated, pacing, and speaking loudly? A.Engage the panic alarm B.Use a face shield with a mask when providing care to the

Subcutaneous Heparin Administration. A nurse is preparing to administer heparin subcutaneously to a client.Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take to minimize bleeding following the injection? A.Use the Z-track method to administer the medication. B.Grasp skin between thumb and forefinger throughout the injection. C.Aspirate the syringe prior to injecting the heparin.