Medicine cups should not be used to measure amounts of less than 5 mL
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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While psychotic she had assaulted several people in a convenience store and was arrested, tried, convicted, and sentenced. Which outcome would be most important to achieve prior to release? The patient: a. agrees in writing to take lithium in the community. b. lists community resources for medication assistance. c. is reestablished on an appropriate dosage of lithium. d. agrees to make a follow-up appointment in the clinic.
A nurse is providing care for a 44-year-old male client who is admitted with a diagnosis of fever of unknown origin (FUO). Which of the following characteristics of the client's history is most likely to have a bearing on his current diagnosis?
A) The client is cachexic and an African American. B) The client is HIV positive and homeless. C) The client is malnourished, hypomagnesemic, and hypocalcemic. D) The client is receiving intravenous normal saline with 20 mEq KCl.
The nurse is assessing a patient for potential home care. Which patient statement indicates that the patient will be able to take a medication that is prescribed for three times a day?
A) "I can take the three pills together at one time.". B) "I will take one pill before breakfast, before lunch, and before dinner.". C) "I can take one pill when I have symptoms and save the others for later.". D) "I will take the pill when I get up in the morning and before I go to bed.".
Which nursing intervention would minimize a client's risk of developing lipodystrophies?
a. administering insulin intramuscularly c. using human insulin b. rotating sites of ad-ministration d. using insulin at room temperature