Which of the following statements regarding pH is NOT true?
A. pH is a measure of hydrogen ion concentration.
B. An acid solution has a pH of less than 7.
C. A solution having a pH of 6 contains twice as many hydrogen ions as a pH 7 solution.
D. A pH of more than 7 indicates an alkaline solution.
C
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A) Avoid consuming tea, coffee, and carbonated beverages. B) Insert 800 micrograms of misoprostol into the vagina. C) Administer misoprostol 2 days after receiving the methotrexate injection. D) Take diflunisal for any discomfort after you have administered the misoprostol.
The client receiving continuous enteral feedings is prescribed phenytoin per gastric tube. The nurse recognizes the spouse's understanding of the instructions when the spouse:
a. stops the enteral feeding two hours prior to administering phenytoin. b. flushes the gastric tube with water before and after administering phenytoin. c. restarts the enteral feeding following phenytoin administration. d. restarts the enteral feeding two hours following phenytoin administration.
When taking a rectal temperature with a glass thermometer,
A. lubricate and insert the bulb 2 inches into the rectum. B. hold the thermometer in place with your hand. C. leave the thermometer in place for 1 to 2 minutes. D. apply the principles of transmission-based precautions.
A patient's blood pressure is 134/78 mm Hg. The nurse records the pulse pressure as
a. 212. b. 134. c. 78. d. 56.