The inner lower arm, upper chest, and back are sites that can be used when using the ________ route to administer an injection.
A. intravenous
B. subcutaneous
C. intramuscular
D. intradermal
Answer: D
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A) Fetal exposure to low estrogen levels B) Low maternal weight gain during pregnancy C) Low maternal birthweight D) Maternal pregravid obesity
A patient, recovering from a heart transplant, is scheduled for a heart biopsy. The nurse realizes that the purpose of this biopsy is to
1. measure tissue oxygenation status. 2. determine if rejection is occurring to adjust immunosuppressive medications. 3. treat atrial fibrillation. 4. determine ventricular functioning.
The nurse decides that assistive personnel can provide care to a patient with contact lenses when the assistive personnel states:
a. "If I am in a hurry, I will use tap water for rinsing the lenses." b. "Gloves aren't necessary; the eye is a clean organ." c. "I will check with the patient to see if the lenses are disposable." d. "It is normal for contact lens wearers to have red, teary eyes."
EPA and DHA, omega-3 fatty acids in fish, are recommended in the diet following a heart attack because they can:
a. increase protein. b. increase blood clotting. c. stabilize cardiac rhythm. d. increase inflammatory response.