Which of the following heparin dosages falls within the safe adult range?
A. 1500 units/h
B. 1800 units/h
C. 2000 units/h
D. 1700 units/h
A
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When questioned by the nurse about her perceived effectiveness of the drug, the patient states, "I think it's working quite well, and I've gotten in the routine of taking it every morning before breakfast." How should the nurse respond? A) "That's good, but remember that you shouldn't take it on days when you're not having any symptoms." B) "I'm glad it's working for you, but you'll probably find it works even better if you take it after eating." C) "That's great. If you find later that it's not working as well, you might want to try taking it at bedtime." D) "I'm glad to hear that. It sounds like you're taking it exactly like it should be taken."
A medical-surgical nurse is aware of the scope of practice as defined in the state where the nurse provides care. This nurse's compliance with the nurse practice act demonstrates adherence to which of the following?
A) National Council of Nursing's guidelines for care B) National League for Nursing's Code of Conduct C) American Nurses Association's Social Policy Statement D) Department of Health and Human Service's White Paper on Nursing
Which principles of assessment does the nurse use when working with hospitalized clients? (Select all that apply.)
a. Assess each client at the beginning of each shift. b. Base the frequency of assessment on client condition. c. Begin with the most seriously ill client. d. Record findings as they are assessed, not later. e. Wait for physician orders to determine the frequency of assessments.
The parents of a child needing glasses ask the nurse "when can we consider contact lenses for our child?" The nurse should respond to this question relating that contact lenses should be prescribed for a child who is:
a. at least 12 years of age. b. able to read all the written information and instructions. c. able to independently care for the lenses in a responsible manner. d. confident that she really wants contact lenses.