Can the single-dose, prefilled syringe cartridge be used more than once?
What will be an ideal response?
No, a single-dose, prefilled syringe cartridge can be used only once and then must be discarded.
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A) The woman's overall proportion of body water has decreased. B) The client has experienced a loss of cartilage. C) The woman's thyroid hormone levels have declined since the sixth decade. D) The client's vertebrae have thinned. E) Loss of stature is a consequence of the woman's diet. F) The woman's long bones have decreased in length.
A client was diagnosed as having type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with diet and exercise. When assisting the client with diet planning, the nurse's instructions should include:
1. the greatest number of calories should be from the protein group. 2. no substitutes can be made if using the food exchange plan. 3. a consistent number of calories are needed each day. 4. the meal plan can be disregarded if "dietetic" foods are used.
In which setting is total care often practiced?
A) Assisted living B) Intensive care units C) Boarding homes D) Congregate nursing
The nurse administers nalbuphine (Nubain) to a patient who is experiencing severe pain. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching about this drug?
a. "I may experience unusual dreams while taking this medication." b. "I may need to use a laxative when taking this drug." c. "I should ask for assistance when I get out of bed." d. "I should expect to have more frequent urination."