The incubation period for the common cold is _________ days
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A nurse is caring for four clients on intravenous heparin therapy. Which laboratory value possibly indicates that a serious side effect has occurred?
a. Hemoglobin: 14.2 g/dL b. Platelet count: 82,000/L c. Red blood cell count: 4.8/mm3 d. White blood cell count: 8.7/mm3
A 35-lb child is to receive an IM medication. The average adult dose is 75 mg. Using the Clark rule, what dosage should the nurse administer?
a. 30.5 mg b. 25.5 mg c. 20.5 mg d. 17.5 mg
During the acute CVA phase, there is a risk for falls related to paralysis. The intervention that best protects the patient from injury is:
1. keep the bed in a high position for ease of nursing care. 2. keep the side rails up, according to agency policy. 3. assess vision deficit related to ptosis. 4. monitor the condition every 2 hours.
Before a newborn is discharged, the nurse performs a heel stick to obtain blood for testing. The newborn's mother asks why this is being done. The nurse points out that:
a. Newborn screening tests are done to detect the presence of certain abnormal health conditions before symptoms appear, enabling early intervention. b. This test will determine whether her infant will need medication to prevent infection. c. This test will check for anemia, which would necessitate supplemental use of an iron-rich formula. d. These tests are used to diagnose certain genetic problems so that proper treatment can be started.