The technique of the new staff nurse is evaluated by the supervisor as appropriate when a heparin injection is given to the client in the:
A. Thighs
B. Abdomen
C. Upper outer arm
D. Upper scapular region
B
A, B, C, and D. To minimize pain and bruising, heparin is administered on the abdomen at least 2 inches away from the umbilicus.
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A. Blood glucose consistently < 130 mg/dL B. Electrolyte levels remaining within normal limits C. Fetal weight > 4,500 g at birth D. Pregnancy weight gain of no more than 20 lb
A patient needs nutritional counseling after a myocardial infarction to assist in reducing cholesterol level. The nurse would recommend that the patient should eat foods that are high in which type of fat?
a. Animal fat b. Trans fat c. Triglyceride fat d. Vegetable fat
Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) levels have been used as a screening tool for ____________________ in pregnancy
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A public health nurse is seeking information on bioterrorist agents to present education regarding security and defense in case of attack. Which resource is the most appropriate?
1. U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2. FEMA 3. U.S. Armed Forces 4. U.S. National Guard