Many medications are measured in grams or milligrams, which are basic units of the apothecary
system.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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A client who is disabled due to stroke is discharged from a health care unit and an LPN is assigned to provide nursing care to the client at home. This is an example of which kind of care?
A) Extended care B) Secondary care C) Tertiary care D) Primary care
The nurse has administered a Parenteral IVPB to a child. At the completion of the IV, how many milliliters of flush is added to the Buretrol to clear the tubing of the medication?
A) 10 B) 15 C) 20 D) 25
Which comfort measure should the nurse use to assist the laboring woman to relax?
a. Keep the room lights lit so that the patient and her coach can see everything. b. Offer warm, wet cloths to use on the patient's face and neck. c. Palpate her filling bladder every 15 minutes. d. Recommend frequent position changes.
A patient had a stroke that resulted in Broca's aphasia. What instructions should the nurse provide when teaching the family how to communicate with this patient?
1. Speak slowly and loudly to the patient. 2. Use paper and pencil for all communication. 3. Ask the patient "yes-no" questions. 4. Anticipate the patient's answers and finish questions and sentences. 5. Give the patient time to search for words.