A nurse is caring for a patient with an NG tube to monitor for GI bleeding. How often should the nurse irrigate the tube?

A) Every 2 to 4 hours
B) Every 4 to 6 hours
C) Every shift
D) Every 24 hours


B

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The home care nurse is observing a mother prepare mupirocin (Bactroban) to treat a preschool-aged child's skin rash. At which point should the nurse stop the mother during the preparation of the medication?

A) Mother washes the lesions before using the medication. B) Mother washes own hands after touching the child's rash. C) Mother is still using the medication on day 9 of the infection. D) Mother measures out a teaspoon of the medication for the child to take orally.

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Protein provides how many kilocalories per gram?

1. 2 2. 4 3. 5 4. 9

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What signs and symptoms did Mr Jones have that are consistent with malignant hyperthermia?

What will be an ideal response?

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An instructor in community health nursing teaches a group of students about the role of the World Health Organization and global health, reviewing the importance of the Declaration of Alma-Ata

The instructor determines that the students have grasped the importance when they describe it as which of the following? A) The beginning of the Carter Center's work in disease prevention and agriculture B) A formal document written by 134 nations in 1978 to achieve "health for all" C) Participatory development activities, working in partnership with voluntary organizations D) Alliance building and communicating best practices for global health development

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