If a specimen from a 24-hour collection is accidentally discarded, the test should be discontinued and started over
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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How does the drug levodopa contrast with dopamine? (Select all that apply.)
A) Levodopa is a precursor of dopamine. B) Levodopa crosses the blood–brain barrier. C) Levodopa is converted to dopamine. D) Levodopa is effective for 8 to 10 years. E) Dopamine returns to levodopa for metabolism.
The nurse instructs a hearing-impaired school-age child on to how self-inject a prescribed medication. Which observation indicates to the nurse that additional teaching is required?
A) The child pinches the skin together before inserting the needle. B) The child injects the appropriate amount of air into the vial before withdrawing medication. C) The child places the filled syringe and uncapped needle on the bed to open the alcohol wipe. D) The child slowly pushes on the plunger to inject the medication before withdrawing the needle.
A patient who is having outpatient gallbladder surgery states he will have a ride to the hospital for the surgery, but not a ride home, and he does not have anyone to be with him at home. Which nursing response is most appropriate at this time?
1. "The health care provider will refuse to do the surgery on a patient who must go home alone." 2. "Would it be better to reschedule your surgery until a day when you have someone who can take you home?" 3. "I am sorry; you will not be able to have your surgery then." 4. "No problem, you can drive yourself home after the surgery."
A community health nurse is about to make the first home visit to a family based on a referral from the hospital where the high-risk infant was born to an adolescent mother about 6 days ago
The nurse plans to assess the family and home environment and provide anticipatory guidance. On arrival, the mother sleepily answers the door after the nurse rings the bell and knocks several times. The mother lets the nurse in but is not happy to see the nurse. She gets the infant and places him in the nurse's arms, then sits across the room and turns on the TV. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate? A) "You must be very tired caring for a newborn baby." B) "I wasn't planning to hold the baby. You should hold him, you are the mother." C) "I need to talk to you, so please turn off the TV." D) "How do you feel being a mother at 17?"