An older adult patient is prescribed amikacin (Amikin). Which assessment technique is most important to perform daily?
a. Asking about numbness in fingers and toes
b. Measuring calf circumference of both legs
c. Checking the mouth for open sores
d. Asking about ringing in the ears
ANS: D
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A) Ambulated immediately to expel flatus B) Placed in a Fowler's position C) Immobilized on a backboard D) Placed in a left lateral position
A 15-year-old girl tells the school nurse that she has not started to menstruate yet. Onset of secondary sexual characteristics was about 2 1/2 years ago. The nurse should take which action?
a. Explain that this is not unusual. b. Refer the adolescent for an evaluation. c. Make an assumption that the adolescent is pregnant. d. Suggest that the adolescent stop exercising until menarche occurs.
A nurse is working with colonias. Which of the following considerations should be made by the nurse?
a. They have developed roads, transporta-tion, and electrical services. b. They are frequently driven off, only to return to the same area. c. Their settlements have led to an increase in several disease conditions. d. Their contributions have improved the lo-cal economy.
The organization is in the process of change. A new product that is being used to help bathe the clients has been implemented
Which of the following statements by the nurse manager are reflective of the best ways to assist the staff members during the process of change? Select all that apply. 1. "Let me talk to the vendor and see if they can come and talk to us about the best way to use this lotion with the product." 2. "Remember, we decided to use this product because our clients were reporting that their skin was drying out with our old way of bathing them." 3. "I'm sorry, but you cannot use the old product on the client." 4. "Let's all meet in the conference room after this shift to see how the change is going." 5. "After this change, I'm not making you guys change anything for a long time."