How is the accountability of a LPN –to-RN transition student defined?
A) Equivalent to that of a practicing LPN
B) Less than that of a licensed RN
C) Equivalent to that of a licensed RN
D) Less than that of a practicing LPN
C
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An adult female says, "I don't need contraceptives, because my cycles are as regular as clockwork. I know when I should abstain from intercourse, because I do not want to get preg-nant." Select the nurse's best response
a. "You are fortunate that your cycles are so regular. Most women are unable to rely on this approach to contraception." b. "You are still at risk for getting a sexually transmitted disease. Let's discuss con-traceptive options that will prevent disease." c. "Many factors can change the menstrual cycle. You're fortunate to have regular cycles, but an additional method of contraception should be used to prevent pregnancy." d. "You have described the rhythm method of contraception. Women have used that method successfully for thousands of years."
The client is diagnosed with cancer and receives a series of chemotherapy
Following this treatment, the nurse reads the client's medical record and learns the tumor has been designated a Stage IV, T4, N3, M1 and interprets this to mean the tumor has: 1. Been reduced in size by the chemotherapy. 2. Responded to chemotherapy, but the chemotherapy needs to be continued. 3. Metastasized, and there is lymph node involvement. 4. Grown, but is limited to the original tumor.
Prepare a 5 mg dose from a label reading 10 mg/mL
What will be an ideal response?
A patient in the clinic with cystic fibrosis (CF) reports increased sweating and weakness during the summer months. Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?
a. Have the patient add dietary salt to meals. b. Teach the patient about the signs of hypoglycemia. c. Suggest decreasing intake of dietary fat and calories. d. Instruct the patient about pancreatic enzyme replacements.