When administering NPH insulin, which of the following actions is imperative prior to administration?
A) Administer intramuscularly
B) Rotate the liquid
C) Vigorously shake the vial
D) Administer intradermally
B
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a. Supporting the purchase of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products b. Teaching the benefits of using disposable diapers to new parents c. Recommending the purchase of nondisposable products when possible d. Leaving the computer on to reduce the electrical use of rebooting
A nurse doing an assessment would correctly summon a physician immediately if he detected the breath sounds known as
1. Rales. 2. Rhonchi. 3. Wheezes. 4. Stridor.
The nurse is concerned that a client receiving epinephrine is experiencing autonomic nervous system adverse effects when which items are found on assessment?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Tachycardia 2. Ventricular dysrhythmia 3. Elevated blood pressure 4. Elevated blood glucose level 5. Flaccid paralysis
The nurse is preparing to measure the chest circumference of a 2-day-old newborn. The nurse would place the tape measure at which area?
A) High up under the axillary area B) At the level of the umbilicus C) At the level of the nipple line D) Midway between the nipple line and umbilicus