When performing an intramuscular injection, the ________ method should be used to prevent medication from backing up into other tissue layers.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Z-track
A Z-track intramuscular injection is used to prevent medication from backing up into subcutaneous tissue layers.
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a. The patient reduces insulin use during days when exercise periods are planned. b. The patient administers insulin after exer-cise rather than before exercise. c. The patient eats a high-carbohydrate snack before the exercise period. d. The patient consumes a simple carbohy-drate snack after 30 minutes of activity.
The paper by Humphreys and Wakerman representing the first time health workforce retention benchmarks and recruitment costs were identified for rural and remote primary healthcare services located in different geographical contexts was published in:
a. 2006. b. 2008. c. 2009. d. 2011.
Select the most appropriate label to complete this nursing diagnosis: ___________, related to feelings of shyness and poorly developed social skills as evidenced by watching television alone at home every evening
a. Deficient knowledge b. Ineffective coping c. Powerlessness d. Social isolation
When a client tells the nurse, "It's so wonderful how you've helped me; I think I've fallen in love with you," it suggests that:
1. The client is goal-directed 2. Confrontation is occurring 3. The client is demonstrating unhealthy boundaries 4. The nurse is motivated by the desire to contribute to society