A nurse reconstitutes a dose of growth hormone. After adding the diluent, the nurse notices that the preparation is cloudy. What action should be taken?
a. The drug should be administered as ordered.
b. The drug should be discarded and another dose ordered from the pharmacy.
c. The drug should be shaken.
d. The order should be canceled.
b
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Which of the following statements by a client of a cancer center who has a new diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) demonstrates a sound understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of the health problem?
A) "They confirmed my diagnosis with a lymph node biopsy, and I'll get radiation treatment soon because it's fairly early stage." B) "They took a sample of my lymph nodes, and I'll be having surgery soon that will hopefully cure my lymphoma." C) "My blood work came back positive for NHL, and I'm meeting with my oncologist to discuss chemotherapy soon." D) "Since the tests show NHL, I'm going to pursue my options for palliative care because I'm committed to dying with dignity."
A patient is scheduled for photodynamic therapy to treat wet age-related macular degeneration. Which instruction should the nurse provide?
1. Wear comfortable shoes for this procedure. 2. Wear a shirt with short sleeves for easy IV placement access. 3. Bring gloves to wear home. 4. Plan to wear regular glasses home after the procedure.
The nurse is caring for a patient with untreated hypothyroidism. For which health problems should the nurse assess this patient?
Select all that apply. 1. elevated serum cholesterol 2. anemia 3. hyperglycemia 4. hypernatremia 5. decreased serum LDL
A nurse is working with a number of clients who are among the fastest growing group of persons newly infected with HIV. These clients are most likely:
1. Men who have sex with men and use drugs. 2. Men who have sex with women. 3. Injection drug users. 4. Heterosexual women.