The client is to receive Humulin R 15 units subcutaneously daily at 7:30 am. Which syringe should the nurse use to administer the medication?
A) 3 mL
B) Insulin 50 unit
C) Insulin 100 unit
D) 1 mL precision
B
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A patient is in the clinic to have blood drawn to assess his or her theophylline level. The patient is taking theophylline (Theo-Dur) and appears to being doing well on the drug. He or she reports no problems
What serum level will the nurse expect the patient to have? A) Between 0.5 to 5 mcg/mL B) Between 10 to 20 mcg/mL C) Between 25 to 35 mcg/mL D) Between 40 to 50 mcg/mL
A client with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) occupies much of the day with rituals involved with washing hands and frequently misses breakfast because of the behavior. What should the nurse do?
1. Wake the client an hour early, allowing time to complete the ritual. 2. Bring the meal to the client's room and allow as much time as needed for washing. 3. Make the client stop washing and go to breakfast with the other clients. 4. Allow the client to miss breakfast, since the ritual is more important than a missed meal.
A middle school nurse is working with a 12-year-old female student who has experienced early onset of puberty accompanied by increasing interest in sexual attractiveness
The nurse bases her work with this student on the knowledge that developmentally: a. the student is cognitively and socially unprepared for the risks associated with sexual activity b. transmission of sexually transmitted disorders (STDs) is physiologically enhanced at the time of puberty c. maturation of social skills precedes the physical changes of puberty d. early adolescents are less impulsive and more wary of peer pressure than are older teens
Which of the following statements made by the nurse best reflects an understanding of the cli-ent's role in goal setting?
1. "He knows what he needs better than anyone else." 2. "When he sets the goals he is more likely to follow the plan." 3. "He identifies the goals and then together we create the plan of action." 4. "He is best suited to determine the level of effort he is capable of providing."