A 79-year-old woman with a medical history that includes osteoporosis has recently moved to a long-term care facility. Medication reconciliation indicates that the woman has been taking calcitonin, salmon for several years
The nurse should recognize that the most likely route for the administration of this drug is
A) subcutaneous.
B) intramuscular.
C) intravenous.
D) intranasal.
D
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A mother reports that her adolescent daughter is always late. The mother states, "She was born late and has been late every day of her life." Which response should the nurse make to this mother?
1. "Setting specific alarms and then reinforce the value of being 'on-time' may be helpful strategies to assist her to be more of an 'on-time' individual." 2. "Just let it go for now. Teachers and, in the future, employers will be the best people to help her be 'on-time'." 3. "You need to establish specific time frames for your adolescent and be certain she adheres to them." 4. "You have a major problem. There must be a lot of screaming in your home."
A premature infant has apnea of prematurity accompanied by bradycardia and desaturation. The infant was started on caffeine citrate (Cafcit), and the results from a blood level have just now returned
The infant's blood level of Cafcit is 2.3 ?g/mL. What action by the nurse is most appropriate? A. Allow infant to grow out of the current Cafcit dose. B. Document results; maintain cardiorespiratory monitor. C. Inform parents that this blood level is therapeutic. D. Prepare for immediate intubation and ventilation.
A school nurse cautions a group of parents about children playing barefoot on dirt. To what infectious agents can this action expose the children?
a. Helminthes b. Protozoa c. Rickettsiae d. Mycoplasmas
Which learner is fulfilling an important student responsibility when receiving examination results?
a. The student who looks at the test grade and hands the test and answer sheet back b. The student who argues each wrong answer with the instructor c. The student who tries to understand mistakes made on the test d. The student who appears interested in the test results