A Port-A-Cath is accessed through the skin for intermittent administration of IV medications
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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A) Administering a lethal dose of medication to a patient whose death is imminent B) Administering a morphine infusion without assessing for respiratory depression C) Granting a patient's request not to initiate enteral feeding when the patient is unable to eat D) Neglecting to resuscitate a patient with a "do not resuscitate" order
A nurse is caring for a patient who has just had a successful liver transplant. When facilitating the patient's treatment with cyclosporine, the nurse should anticipate that administration will
A) consist of daily intramuscular injections. B) begin with IV administration and then change to the oral route. C) involve daily IV administration via a central line. D) consist of topical administration to the abdominal region.
A nurse is explaining why migrant farmworkers experience cultural barriers when trying to receive care. Which of the following would the nurse include in this explanation?
a. "As illegal immigrants, they are not eligible for tax-paid health care." b. "Families who travel in isolation seeking agricultural work do not mix with their employers or other members of the community." c. "Mexicans who speak primarily Spanish and cannot understand English." d. "Usually perceived as outsiders, they are from many countries and cultures."
Dorsal lithotomy position means the patient
A) is on their left side; right leg bent. B) has bent knees and legs separated. C) is on their knees; head on pillow. D) is flat on their back; head and knees raised.