Your client is being taught to test his blood glucose level. What is an appropriate learning objective for this client?
1. Client will be able to check blood glucose.
2. Client will calibrate glucometer with 100% accuracy at end of teaching session.
3. Client will manage blood glucose in 1 week.
4. Client will check blood glucose in 1 week.
ANS: 2
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1. Administer fosphenytoin (Cerebyx) 4 mg per kg of patient body weight. 2. Keep the patient safe and maintain the airway. 3. Lower the head of the bed. 4. Initiate a recording of the patient's cardiac rhythm.
The phlebotomist obtains blood specimens in the clinic and always uses an antecubital vein. Which characteristics of the regional veins justify the technician's preference for the antecubital site?
1. Is easily accessed in the hand 2. Causes less pain and bleeding 3. Is large and close to the surface 4. Is superficial and the most distal
The specific blood product used for replacement of clotting factors and fibrinogen is:
a. whole blood. b. packed RBCs. c. cryoprecipitate. d. albumin, 25% pooled.
A client diagnosed with bipolar I disorder is exhibiting severe manic behaviors. A physician prescribes lithium carbonate (Eskalith) and olanzapine (Zyprexa). The client's spouse questions the Zyprexa order
Which is the appropriate nursing reply? A. "Zyprexa in combination with Eskalith cures manic symptoms." B. "Zyprexa prevents extrapyramidal side effects." C. "Zyprexa ensures a good night's sleep." D. "Zyprexa calms hyperactivity until the Eskalith takes effect."