The physician orders glipizide 5 mg oral twice a day for a patient with diabetes. Glipizide is available in 10-mg tablets. How many tablets would the nurse administer with each dose? ______
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
0.5 tablet
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A postpartum patient is ready for discharge from the hospital with her baby. She describes having some "sad feelings" after her last baby. The perinatal nurse explains that she should seek help in which situation?]
A. After 2 weeks of continuous sad feelings B. After 3 weeks of continuous sad feelings C. After 1 month of continuous sad feelings D. After 6 weeks of continuous sad feelings
A client recovering from surgical repair for a compound fracture of the leg is confused to place and time and the left side of the face is drooping. The nurse should conclude that the client:
1. is experiencing a fat embolism to the brain. 2. has a deep vein thrombosis. 3. has pulmonary edema. 4. is hemorrhaging on the brain.
The nurse is answering questions at the community center about childhood sexual abuse. When asked which child is at greater risk for violence, the nurse responds:
A) The male child. B) The firstborn child. C) The child who has a stepfather. D) The child with a physical disability.
The home health assistant contributes to the _________ component of the nursing process by noting the client's response to care and making observations
A) planning B) assessment C) implementation D) evaluation