The nurse is preparing to listen to a client's mitral valve. Which landmark on the client's chest should the nurse place the bell of the stethoscope?
A. Left sternal border, fourth intercostal space.
B. Left sternal boarder, third intercostal space.
C. Right sternal boarder, second intercostal space.
D. The apex, fifth intercostal space, left midclavicular line.
Answer: D
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An inpatient client with a known history of violence suddenly begins to pace. Which additional client behavior should alert a nurse to escalating anger and aggression?
1. The client requests prn medications. 2. The client has a tense facial expression and body language. 3. The client refuses to eat lunch. 4. The client sits in group with back to peers.
A patient who is prescribed hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) informs you that she plans to become pregnant. What should you teach the patient about this drug?
a. This drug is safe for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. b. The prescriber will most likely decrease your dose while you are pregnant. c. You may take this drug during pregnancy, but should not use it if you plan to breastfeed. d. This drug should be avoided both during pregnancy and the time when you are breastfeeding.
A male IV drug abuser admits to the nurse that he has no desire to stop using drugs, so rather than lecture him on the dangers of drug addiction, the nurse counsels him on how to sterilize his needles
Which of the following prevention efforts is the nurse attempting to achieve? (Select all that apply.) a. Primary prevention by educating about safe injections b. Primary prevention by avoidance of future legal complications c. Secondary prevention to reduce the risk for infection or other complications d. Tertiary prevention to reduce the transmission of blood-borne diseases
The patient has diphenhydramine 25 mg oral every 4 hours ordered for itching. The medication is supplied as diphenhydramine 25-mg capsules. How many capsules of diphenhydramine would the patient receive with each dose? _________
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