Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide a female client who is scheduled for a cervical Pap smear?
a. Douche immediately before coming for the test.
b. The test should be done during menstruation.
c. Drink plenty of liquids before the test.
d. Do not have sexual intercourse for 24 hours before the test.
ANS: D
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a. 100 b. 33 c. 17 d. 25
A nursing instructor is describing the importance of preventing errors in medication administration and doses. Which of the following would the instructor emphasize as the best method for detecting errors?
A) Checking calculations three times B) Having each person involved in the process check the dosage C) Reading drug labels very carefully D) Checking the dosage in a reputable drug reference
When assessing a client for acute myeloid leukemia (AML), the nurse would include which diagnosis in the plan of care to minimize the risk of complications?
1. Risk for Infection 2. Imbalanced Nutrition 3. Fluid Volume Excess 4. Ineffective Thermoregulation
A patient who had a cerebrovascular accident needs nursing care, physical therapy, and speech therapy. The patient's spouse would like to provide care at home but needs assistance
During the planning conference, the nurse should suggest that the agency that could best meet the patient's needs is a. a home health agency. b. the American Red Cross. c. the American Heart Association. d. a local wellness center.