What is the strength (expressed as a ratio in the lowest terms) of a 300 milliliter solution that contains 6 grams of epinephrine?
a. 6:300
b. 1:5
c. 1:50
d. 5:1
b. 1:5
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While reviewing therapeutic communication techniques, a nursing student reviews statements and actions that are nontherapeutic. Which statement best represents nontherapeutic communication?
1. "Why do you think you will never get well?" 2. "How do you feel about being discharged today?" 3. "What are your concerns about your living situation?" 4. "What happened when you quit taking your medications?"
Before insertion of the radioactive implant, the nurse tells the patient what to expect while it is in place. Which statement is accurate?
a. "Nurses will always be available, but they will spend only short periods of time at your bedside." b. "Personal cleanliness is essential, so you will be given a complete bed bath each day." c. "Pain or discomfort is a common side effect of this type of radiation." d. "Your bed linens will be completely changed each day to minimize radioactive contamination."
The nurse is caring for an elderly patient recovering from gall bladder surgery. Which of the following interventions would help reduce the onset of functional decline for this patient?
1. bedrest until strength returns 2. out of bed to a chair for most of the day 3. early return to ambulation and self-care activities 4. use of restraints to ensure all intravenous lines and drainage tubes are not disturbed which would hinder the patient's recovery
Warm air spray is used to treat:
1. hypothermia. 2. malignant hypothermia. 3. neuroleptic malignant syndrome. 4. hyperthermia.