The nurse has been administering 5 mL of a medication to a client three times a day. When the client is discharged on the same medication, what amount should the nurse instruct the client to take at home three times a day?
a. 1 teaspoon c. 1 ounce
b. 1 tablespoon d. 5 teaspoons
ANS: A
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Which best represents four subgroups of late adulthood the nurse may encounter when caring for older clients?
A. Young old, middle old, older old, oldest old B. Youthful old, mid-old, older old, oldest old C. Young old, middle old, older old, elite old D. Youthful old, mid-old, elite old, eldest old
The nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client by nasogastric (NG) tube. Which type of medication should not be given by this route?
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