The nurse is selecting an intramuscular injection site for a 10-year-old child. The most appropriate site for this patient based on his age is:
A. dorsogluteal
B. ventrogluteal
C. vastus lateralis
D. deltoid
D. deltoid
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A nurse is caring for a client in Buck's skin traction. Which of the following indicates a need for corrective action?
A) The traction weights are touching the floor. B) The traction is being applied continuously. C) The countertraction is opposite to the pull of traction. D) The client's mobility is limited.
A 23-month-old child is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of meningitis. She is lethargic and very irritable with a temperature of 102° F. What should the nurse's care plan include?
a. Observing the child's voluntary movement b. Checking the Babinski reflex every 4 hours c. Checking the Brudzinski reflex every 1 hour d. Assessing the level of consciousness (LOC) and vital signs every 2 hours
Complete the following ECG criteria for atrial flutter:
Rhythm __________________________ Rate __________________________ P waves __________________________ PR interval __________________________ QRS duration __________________________ Fill in the blanks with correct word
Associated with milk and cream treatments for gastric ulcers in the past, milk-alkali syndrome now has been reported in which of the following situations?
1. Consuming large amounts of protein foods 2. Overindulging in caffeine-containing soft drinks 3. Ingesting calcium carbonate tablets to prevent osteoporosis 4. Restricting fluid intake to 1000 mL/day