A nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin sodium (Lovenox) to a client for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. What is an essential nursing intervention?
a. Draw up the medication in a syringe with a 22-gauge, 1-½ inch needle.
b. Utilize the Z-track method to inject the medication.
c. Administer the medication into subcutaneous tissue.
d. Rub the administration site after injecting.
Answer: c. Administer the medication into subcutaneous tissue.
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A. Through your rectal mucosa." B. Up near your urethra." C. Into the muscle layer." D. Through your rectal sphincter."
A 25-year-old patient has been newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, and the prescriber is considering using pramipexole (Mirapex). Before beginning therapy with this drug, the nurse will ask the patient about:
a. any history of alcohol abuse or compulsive behaviors. b. any previous history of hypertension. c. difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. d. whether any family members have experienced psychoses.
It is recognized that there is limited evidence documenting the outcome of association work. Which topics have been suggested as possible research topics to explore the work or outcome of associations? (Select all that apply.)
A) What current characteristics need to be changed to ensure future success? B) How many members in professional groups were first leaders in student groups? C) What methods work best to recruit new nurses from other associations? D) What do the association executive officers see as the future for the association? E) What is a proven method to replace retiring Baby Boomers?