A patient is admitted to the birthing center with possible rupture of membranes. What substance in the fluid could contribute to a false positive reading on Nitrazine test tape?
1. Feces
2. Lubricant
3. Bacteria
4. Meconium
2. Lubricant
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A nurse has an order to apply nitroglycerin topically, twice a day. The nurse's initial action will be to
A) wipe off the previous dose from the patient's body. B) don a pair of gloves. C) place the ointment on an area free of excessive hair and of unbroken skin. D) wipe off any medication that is on the outside of the medication container.
A nurse is performing a nursing assessment for a 59-year-old man who is hypertensive. What is the
rationale for including questions about prescribed medications and their effects on sexual function in the assessment? a. Sexual dysfunction may result from use of prescription and nonprescription drugs. b. Such questions are a indirect way of learning about the client's drug intake. c. These questions ease the transition to questions about sexual practices. d. A variety of medical conditions alter sexual functioning.
Which nursing action ensures that there is no disruption of oxygen therapy for the client receiving low-flow oxygen by simple face mask?
A. Keeping a small cylinder of oxygen in the client's closet or bedside stand for emergency use in case the central oxygen delivery system fails B. Sealing the edges of the mask to the client's skin with a water-soluble lubricant C. Ensuring that the flaps are closed over the exhalation ports D. Changing to a nasal cannula during meals
Digoxin is made from digitalis, a derivative of the:
a. foxglove plant b. clove plant c. licorice plant d. carnation