Which practices by the student nurse are correct in measuring a liquid medication? Select all that apply
A) Estimate a dose between two lines on the medicine cup.
B) Pour liquids at eye level on a flat surface.
C) The center of the medication is on the meniscus measurement line.
D) The medication on the sides of the container appears below the meniscus line.
E) Liquid medications are measured in a medicine cup or a syringe.
B
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A) "The schizophrenic" B) "The patient with schizophrenia" C) "The schizophrenic patient" D) "The schizophrenic client"
The nurse is conducting a physical examination of a child with suspected developmental dysplasia of the hip. Which of the following findings would help confirm this diagnosis?
A) Abduction occurs to 75 degrees and adduction to within 30 degrees (with stable pelvis). B) A distinct "clunk" is heard with Barlow and Ortolani maneuvers. C) A high-pitched "click" is heard with hip flexion or extension. D) The thigh and gluteal folds are symmetric.
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a. was threatening to others. b. was experiencing psychosis. c. presented an undeniable escape risk. d. presented a clear and present danger to others.