Which precaution is most important to teach a patient who has been prescribed sulfisoxizole (Gantrisin)?
a. Evenly space this drug throughout the 24-hour day.
b. Take the drug 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
c. Drink at least 3 L of liquids throughout the day.
d. Stop the drug immediately if diarrhea develops.
ANS: C
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a. 3.5 kg c. 3 kg b. 3.05 kg d. 3.5 kg
How does a comparative descriptive design differ from a typical descriptive design?
a. It compares statistics between the current time and an earlier time, whereas the typical descriptive design focuses on only one time period. b. It compares a number of variables and examines the relationship between them, whereas a typical descriptive design never does this. c. It differs in name only; both have the same design. d. It describes data from two different groups, whereas a typical descriptive design focuses on a single group.
The nurse is prioritizing care to prevent pressure sores for a client who is immobilized. Which of the following interventions are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
A. Place a small pillow between bony surfaces. B. Elevate the head of the bed to 45 degrees. C. Limit fluids and proteins in the diet. D. Use a lift sheet to assist with repositioning. E. Reposition the client who is up in the chair every 2 hours. F. Keep the heels off the bed surfaces.G. Use a rubber ring to decrease sacral pressure when up in the chair.
The neonatal special care unit nurse is overseeing the care provided by a nurse new to the unit. Which action requires immediate intervention? The new nurse:
1. Holds the infant after giving a gavage feeding. 2. Auscultates lung sounds bilaterally. 3. Provides care when the baby is awake. 4. Gives the feeding with room-temperature formula.