When using a prefilled syringe, always examine the markings to determine whether the syringe is
calibrated in milliliters or milligrams, and calculate the dose accordingly.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A nurse assesses a client diagnosed with adrenal hypofunction. Which client statement should the nurse correlate with this diagnosis?
a. "I have a terrible craving for potato chips." b. "I cannot seem to drink enough water." c. "I no longer have an appetite for anything." d. "I get hungry even after eating a meal."
The nurse is caring for a client with paraplegia in the acute care setting. The client's last bowel movement was 4 days ago. Which nursing action is best to assist the client in accomplishing the goal of an enema?
A) Tape the client's buttocks together so to retain the enema. B) Instill the enema slowly (1 to 2 oz at a time) followed by a waiting period. C) Prop the client over a toilet to allow gravity to assist in the defecation process. D) Insert the enema tubing high into the bowel to increase fecal mass elimination.
When a nurse is working with a client with a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder, the nurse needs to MOST realize that when this client does NOT get his or her way:
a. the nurse may be at physical risk from the client b. the client will become passive-aggressive c. the client will become self-abusive and may harm him- or herself d. the client will likely sue the nurse or the hospital
After detoxification from substance abuse, the patient says, "I feel better than I have in years! All I needed was some rest. I am not an alcoholic." Which response is best for the nurse to make?
a. "What were you doing that got you ad-mitted to the detoxification center?" b. "Alcoholism has many definitions. What is yours?" c. "Admitting to alcoholism is hard." d. "Alcoholism has ruined your life. How can you say you are not an alcoholic?"