Which is the diluent in a solution such as an antibiotic and SW?
What will be an ideal response?
The sterile water (SW) is the diluent, the inactive ingredient.
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Which of the following would the nurse identify as a safety hazard in the infant?
A) Alcohol consumption B) Pedestrian accidents C) Drowning D) Suffocation in the crib
A client is experiencing respiratory distress and mild shock. In which position should the nurse place the client?
a. Prone b. Head elevated c. Trendelenburg position d. Flat with elevated foot of bed
An unexpected finding during the assessment of the pupils of the eyes is:
A. A round shape B. Slight opacity C. A brisk response to light D. Consensual constriction