A student is learning how to administer intravenous fluids, including accessing a vein. Although all of the following may occur, which is the most potentially harmful risk posed for the patient when accessing the vein?
A) discomfort B) pain C) minor bleeding D) infection
D
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The older adult residents of an assisted-living facility are preparing for a 14-day trip to Europe. Which is the most important exercise for the nurse to recommend for the group?
a. Practice standing on one foot for 30 seconds. b. Move light weights in a rowing motion 8 times. c. Stretch the hips by pulling the knee to the chest. d. Swim laps in the pool for 10 minutes continuously.
The healthcare provider prescribes digoxin for a client who is to be discharged in the morning. When documenting the order in the medical record, which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Write digoxin, .0125 mg QD B) Write digoxin, 0.0125 mg QD PO C) Write digoxin, 0.0125 mg, once daily. D) Write digoxin, 1 pill each day.
Match the nursing organization with its function in the nursing profession
1) Responsible for setting and maintaining nursing education standards 2) Developed Code for Nurses and the Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice 3) Responsible for publishing Image 4) Honor society for nursing 5) Represents nursing and promotes nursing leadership worldwide ____ 1. American Nurses Association (ANA) ____ 2. National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) ____ 3. National League for Nursing (NLN) ____ 4. International Council of Nursing (ICN) ____ 5. Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI)
Which patient would be the most likely to benefit from ginger root?
1. A patient with nausea 2. A patient with depression 3. A patient with hypertension 4. A patient with hyperlipidemia