In addition to the CBC with differential, which of the following laboratory tests is considered to be most useful in diagnosing ACD and IDA?
A. Serum iron
B. Total iron binding capacity
C. Transferrin saturation
D. Serum ferritin
D
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After passing the catheter once to suction the client's oropharyngeal airway, which is the nurse's next step?
1. Hyperventilating the client 2. Flushing the suction catheter 3. Moistening the tip of the catheter with water-soluble lubricant 4. Performing hand hygiene
Morphine (Duramorph) is ordered for a patient's severe incisional pain. Which is correct concerning the length of time it should take for this medication to be administered IV?
a. 1 to 2 minutes b. 8 to 10 minutes c. 2 to 4 minutes d. 4 to 5 minutes
The nurse is instructing a patient on sleep hygiene for his sleep-wake disorder. Which guidelines will the nurse include for this patient? Select all that apply
1. Arise at the same day every day, all 7 days of the week. 2. Cut down on any food or beverage that contains caffeine. 3. Take periodic naps to avoid becoming stressed. 4. Eat healthy meals and do not go to bed hungry. 5. Drink one glass of wine before bed to aid relaxation.
A 2-year-old girl is seen at a health maintenance setting for lead poisoning. She has been observed eating paint from a windowsill. What measure would you teach her parents?
A) Administering ipecac syrup the next time they see her eat a paint chip B) Teaching their daughter that paint is not an edible substance C) Covering the windowsills with paneling to prevent her reaching them D) Not allowing their daughter any milk products during daylight hours