The nurse is preparing to immunize a client who has had sexual contact with a known carrier of hepatitis B. The nurse would know that the medication providing the best immediate protection against hepatitis B is
a. hepatitis B immune globulin.
b. hepatitis B surface antigen.
c. hepatitis B vaccine.
d. standard immune globulin.
A
Although standard immune globulin may contain antibodies against hepatitis B, hepatitis B im-mune globulin contains much higher levels of antibody.
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A) Calcium B) Chloride C) Chromium D) Choline
The nurse plans to administer intranasal desmopressin (DDAVP) to the client. What will the best plan by the nurse include?
1. Instruct the client to blow his nose following administration. 2. Be sure to have fresh water at the bedside. 3. Withhold other medications so absorption of desmopressin (DDAVP) will not be affected. 4. Direct the spray high into the nasal cavity.
The nurse is caring for a patient with cognitive impairments. Which actions will the nurse take during AM care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Administer ordered analgesic 1 hour before bath time. b. Increase the frequency of skin assessment. c. Reduce triggers in the environment. d. Keep the room temperature cool. e. Be as quick as possible.
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What will be an ideal response?