The nurse is reviewing the medication history of a patient who is taking hydroxychloroquine. However, the patient's chart does not reveal a history of malaria or travel out of the country. The patient is most likely taking this medication for
A. Plasmodium
B. thyroid disorders
C. roundworms
D. rheumatoid arthritis
Answer: D. rheumatoid arthritis
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Order: Morphine sulfate 5 mg IV q4h x 48 hours The child weighs 35 lb. The safe dosage range is 0.05-0.1 mg/kg. Available:
Directions: Dilute with 5 mL normal saline and administer over 5 minutes. Calculate the amount to be given IV push and determine if it is a safe dosage._______________ a. 2 mL b. 1.6 mL c. 0.5 mL d. Hold and clarify orderâ€"overdose
The nurse assesses a client with abdominal and rectal discomfort, diarrhea, and fever. What initial data source should the nurse use to determine a possible cause of his symptoms?
A) Medical history, for prostatic hypertrophy B) Nutritional record, for the amount of dietary fiber C) Defecation record, for frequency and character of bowel movements D) Medication record, for use of anticholinergic medications
A client who has just been diagnosed with a slowly progressive terminal illness asks the nurse about the availability of hospice services. What information should the nurse share with this client?
A) Hospice services are generally reserved for those who have a life expectancy of 6 months or less. B) When clients are designated as terminally ill, they are automatically assigned to hospice care. C) Provision of hospice services is reserved for those who refuse other palliative treatments. D) Only those clients with private insurance can receive hospice benefits.
The client who sustained a severe sprain of the ankle is told by the physician that the pain experienced is caused by muscle spasm and swelling in the area of the injury
Which of the following interventions should the nurse anticipate will be included in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply. 1. Ice bags 2. Elevation 3. Heating pad 4. Range-of-motion exercises 5. Compression by an elastic bandage 6. Maintaining the affected extremity in a dependent position