A child has been admitted to the hospital with a systemic infection in the blood. Which route will the nurse prepare for antibiotic administration for this patient?

A) Oral antibiotics
B) Intrathecal antibiotics
C) Intramuscular antibiotics
D) Intravenous antibiotics


D

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A client's small-bore feeding tube has become occluded after the nurse administered medications. What actions by the nurse are best? (Select all that apply.)

a. Attempt to dissolve the clog by instilling a cola product. b. Determine if any of the medications come in liquid form. c. Flush the tube before and after administering medications. d. Mix all medications in the formula and use a feeding pump. e. Try to flush the tube with 30 mL of water and gentle pressure.

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A major purpose of measurement is to differentiate between objects that possess varying amounts of the trait being studied

A) True B) False

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The nurse has taught a patient about the primary risk factors for irritable bowel syndrome. Which behavior by the patient would be evidence of learning? The patient:

1) Reduces her intake of gluten-containing products. 2) Does not consume foods that contain lactose. 3) Consumes only 4 cups of caffeinated coffee per day. 4) Takes measures to reduce her stress level.

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The nurse is caring for a large-for-gestational-age newborn (also known as macrosomia). What maternal condition is the usual cause of this condition?

A) Alcohol use B) Hypertension C) Celiac disease D) Diabetes

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