A nurse has received an order to administer a drug intravenously over a 60-minute period in a patient with NS running at TKO. The nurse should gather supplies and prepare to administer the drug by
A) intravenous piggyback (IVPB).
B) intravenous push (IVP).
C) peripherally inserted central line (PIC).
D) continuous IV infusion.
A
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The nurse cautions the patient who is being instructed on self-medication with insulin to be aware that there are 25-, 30-, 50-, and 100-unit syringes. How is the 100-unit syringe marked?
a. 1-unit increments b. 2-unitt increments c. 4-unit increments d. 5-unit increments
The nurse is evaluating the comprehension of a client's knowledge of the administration of Lovenox, an anticoagulant. Which method provides the best feedback?
A) Having the client explain the medication and injection site B) Having the client demonstrate the injection technique on an orange C) Having the client watch the nurse prepare the medication and administer it D) Having the client prepare the syringe and independently administer the injection
Dysplasia refers to a(n):
a. Abnormal increase in the number of a specific cell type b. True adaptive process at the cellular level c. Modification in the shape of a specific cell type d. Lack of oxygen at the cellular level
Lynne, age 72, presents for the first time with her daughter. Her daughter describes some recent disturbing facts about her mother. How can you differentiate between depression and dementia?
A. You might be able to pinpoint the onset of dementia, but the onset of depression is difficult to identify. B. A depressed person has wide mood swings, whereas a person with dementia demonstrates apathetic behavior. C. The person with dementia tries to hide problems concerning his or her memory, whereas the person with depression complains about memory. D. The person with dementia has a poor self-image, whereas the person with depression does not have a change in self-image.