The nurse is preparing to draw up a medication using a filter needle and a syringe. This equipment is necessary when the medication is being withdrawn from an ______________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
ampule
Filter needles must be used when medication is withdrawn from a glass ampule. Filter needles prevent glass particles from being drawn into the syringe.
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An elderly patient in the intensive care unit seems to be becoming agitated. She points to the wall and states, "The people in that picture are moving. That doesn't make sense, I know, but they are. Something is wrong here."
Which of the following nursing interventions would be most beneficial for this patient? a. Place large clocks and calendars on the wall of the patient's room. b. Have personal belongings brought from home and placed in full view. c. Remove the picture, and make sure the patient wears her glasses. d. Keep the window blinds closed to prevent glare and overstimulation.
The nurse is performing a newborn assessment on a male infant with hypospadias.Identify which picture depicts the expected assessment finding
1. Hypospadias 2. Epispadias 3. Obstructive uropathy 4. Hydronephrosis
Upon aspirating a saline lock prior to administering intravenous medication, the nurse notes that there is no blood return. What nursing action should be taken?
1. Discontinue this infiltrated lock and restart another site for medication administration. 2. Slowly infuse 1 mL of saline into the lock, assessing for infiltration. 3. Reinsert the needle into the lock and aspirate using more pressure. 4. Pull the intravenous catheter out 1/8 inch and attempt aspiration.
A patient with injuries from an explosion at a nuclear power plant is confused and keeps repeating "I'm on fire." What does this information indicate to the nurse?
A. There is bone marrow damage, and the patient needs oxygen for the confusion. B. There is gastrointestinal system involvement and the patient will survive if he receives fluids. C. The patient may not recover. D. The patient's clothing is burning his skin.