The nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin (Dilantin). Which route should the nurse anticipate to administer the prescription?
A. Intramuscular
B. Central venous catheter
C. Intravenously
D. Subcutaneous
Answer: C
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Which of the following nurses fought to have American nursing controlled by nurses rather than physicians?
a. Clara Barton b. Florence Nightingale c. Lavinia Dock d. Lillian Wald
When administering an IV solution, the nurse ensures that the solution is placed at least 18 to 24 in. above the site of the infusion. For which of the following reasons should the nurse maintain this position for the IV solution?
A) To ensure that the IV tubing remains free of entanglements B) To match the pressure within the client's vein C) To infuse the solution into the client's vein slowly D) To overcome the pressure within the client's vein
The main functions of the skin are ______.
a. protection, vitamin D formation and temperature regulation b. temperature regulation and protection c. vitamin D formation and temperature regulation d. protection and vitamin D formation.
A couple asks the nurse what would be the safest method of sterilization. The nurse should reply, "Generally, the safest surgical method of permanent sterilization would be a:
A. Laparotomy tubal ligation." B. Laparoscopy tubal ligation." C. Minilaparotomy." D. Vasectomy."