A client weighs 175 pounds and is 5 feet 6 inches tall. The nurse determines that the client's body mass index is which of the following?
A) 12
B) 18
C) 25
D) 28
D
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The nurse is caring for a patient who will receive a caudal block. In which of the following surgeries would a caudal block be useful for pain control?
A) Thoracotomy B) Inguinal hernia repair C) Breast reduction D) Closed reduction of a right humerus
The patient scheduled for a Syme amputation is concerned about the ability to eventually stand on the amputated extremity. How should the nurse best respond to the patient's concern?
A) "You will eventually be able to withstand full weight-bearing after the amputation." B) "You will have minimal weight-bearing on this extremity but you'll be taught how to use an assistive device." C) "You likely will not be able to use this extremity but you will receive teaching on use of a wheelchair." D) "You will be fitted for a prosthesis which may or may not allow you to walk."
A child receiving morphine sulfate (Morphine) is experiencing respiratory depression. A health care provider prescribes naloxone (Narcan), 0.5 mcg/kg IV in 2-minute increments until breathing improves. The medication label states: "Naloxone 400 mcg/1 mL."
." The child weighs 40 kg. The nurse prepares to administer one dose. How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer using two decimal places.
Since chemical dependency is a family disease, it is important to help nonabusing family members change overly responsible behaviors such as:
A) Distancing themselves from the client's problem. B) Expressing their feelings directly. C) Covering up for problems the client has. D) Rejecting the client until the client is chemically clean.