Before administering antiprotozoal drugs, the nurse should review which baseline assessment?
A. Prothromin time
B. Serum magnesium level
C. Hemoglobin level
D. Arterial blood gas concentrations
Ans: C. Hemoglobin level
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A) Epinephrine B) Ephedrine C) Pseudoephedrine D) Isoproterenol
The demands of the nursing program have prompted David to rearrange most of his regular activities and obligations in order to ensure that he has sufficient time and energy to complete his school work
Which of the following guidelines should David follow when organizing his schedule? A) He should explain to his friends and family that he will be generally unavailable until the end of the semester. B) He should ask an instructor in the nursing program to draft an ideal schedule for him. C) He should let himself enjoy a recreational activity only if he is ahead on his school work. D) He should make sure that he allows some time for socializing and recreation.
A pediatric clinic nurse is caring for several children with umbilical hernias. For which of the children does the nurse plan to educate the parents on surgical correction? (Select all that apply.)
A. 7-year-old child with 1-cm hernia B. Child with hernia that can't be replaced C. Enlarging hernia in a 2-year-old D. 1-year-old with 0.5-cm hernia E. 3-year-old with 2-cm hernia
Genetic testing reveals that a client has the MLH1 gene. The client says, "What do I do now?" What information should the nurse provide?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "You should closely follow guidelines for increased screening." 2. "There is nothing you can do except try to avoid stress, eat well, and get enough rest." 3. "You should be glad that you have this protective gene." 4. "You might want to have your close relatives screened for the gene." 5. "You should closely follow the guidelines for preventing colorectal cancer."