A patient with anemia has Epogen 7500 units subcutaneous every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The medication is supplied in 10,000 units per 1-mL vials. How many milliliters would the nurse administer with each dose? __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
0.75 mL
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The nurse is administering a purified protein derivative (PPD) test to a homeless client. Which of the following statements concerning PPD testing is true?
a. A positive reaction indicates that the client has active tuberculosis (TB). b. A positive reaction indicates that the client has been exposed to the disease. c. A negative reaction always excludes the diagnosis of TB. d. The PPD can be read within 12 hours after the injection.
The nurse explains to a patient in preterm labor that what may be ordered by the physician to accelerate fetal lung maturity?
a. Prostaglandins b. Oxytocin c. Magnesium sulfate d. Corticosteroids
The nurse observes the newly hired unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) performing routine client care. Which behaviors would indicate the UAP understands the use of personal protective equipment?
1. The UAP removes his gown first and then his gloves after providing care. 2. The UAP applies gloves before emptying the client's indwelling catheter bag, then removes gloves and washes hands before measuring urine output. 3. The UAP applies gloves to clean the client's dentures, then removes gloves and performs hand hygiene prior to bathing the client. 4. The UAP wears gown and gloves when performing postmortem care.
The nurse is palpating the left flank area and feels a sharp edge with definite delineated margins. The nurse is most likely palpating which of the following?
1. An enlarged spleen 2. An enlarged kidney 3. The colon 4. A distended bladder