A child with iron-deficiency anemia is prescribed ferrous fumarate, 3 mg/kg/day in two divided doses. The nurse interprets this order as indicating which of the following?
A) The child requires a prophylactic dose of iron.
B) The child has mild to moderate iron deficiency.
C) The child has severe iron deficiency.
D) The child is being prepared for packed red blood cell administration.
B
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a. Use an electric toothbrush daily. b. Avoid oral care. c. Use mouthwash only. d. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush.
A nurse is caring for a client with laryngeal cancer. The nurse would expect which MOST common risk factor for this type of cancer to be documented in the client's history?
a. use of chewing tobacco c. urban living b. cigarette smoking d. alcohol abuse
What are some things to consider when using a restraint?
What will be an ideal response?
Your client has pink nail polish on. Before applying a pulse oximeter, you should:
1. remove the nail polish. 2. use alcohol at the appropriate site. 3. remind the client that the pain for this procedure will last for only a few minutes. 4. choose another location for the pulse oximeter.