A nurse is caring for a client with lower back pain who is scheduled for myelography using metrizamide (a water-soluble contrast dye). After the test, the nurse should place the client in which position?
a. head of the bed elevated 45 degrees
b. prone
c. supine with feet raised
d. supine with the head lower than the trunk
Answer: a. head of the bed elevated 45 degrees
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When planning a new children's mental health clinic, the nurse understands the importance of including a play area. Play and toys are used to assess children with suspected mental disorders because:
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Based on the storage instructions on this label of amiodarone, which of these would you do?
A. Remove vials from the cartons and place in a well lighted room. B. Keep it in the refrigerator. C. Keep the vials in the original packaging and avoid excessive heat. D. Keep the vials in the original packaging and store in the freezer.