While summarizing the factors that affect IV solutions, it can be concluded that:
A. IV drug solutions must be adjusted to a targeted pH range.
B. IV drug solutions must constitute drugs and solutions that are chemically compatible.
C. IV drug solutions must be free of contamination.
D. all of these are correct.
Answer: D
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a. "It can be used immediately so the catheter can come out anytime." b. "It will take 2 to 4 weeks to heal before it can be used." c. "The fistula will be usable in about 4 to 6 weeks." d. "The fistula was made using graft material so it depends on the manufacturer."
A client with heart failure is prescribed enalapril (Vasotec). What is the nurse's priority teaching for this client?
a. "Avoid using salt substitutes." b. "Take your medication with food." c. "Avoid using aspirin-containing prod-ucts." d. "Check your pulse daily."
For a client to be diagnosed with Anti-Glomerular Basement Membrane disease, the nurse realizes that which of the following characteristics must be present? (Select all that apply.)
1. Anti–glomerular basement membrane (GBM) antibodies 2. Sinus infection 3. Pulmonary hemorrhage 4. Proliferative glomerulonephritis 5. Increased heart rate 6. Rapidly dropping blood pressure
When collecting objective data on a 3-year-old child, which action by the nurse would be the most appropriate?
A) Tell the caregiver it would be best for her to fill out the paperwork outside the room while the nurse is measuring the child's height and weight B) Take the child to another room to measure the child's vital signs C) Perform a head-to-toe assessment on the child starting with the eyes, ears, and nose D) Show the caregiver the process for collecting a urine specimen and asks her to help the child