Which finding by the nurse during abdominal auscultation indicates a need for a focused abdominal assessment?
a. Loud gurgles
b. High-pitched gurgles
c. Absent bowel sounds
d. Frequent clicking sounds
c. Absent bowel sounds
Absent bowel sounds are abnormal and require further assessment by the nurse. The other sounds may be heard normally.
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a. Glaucoma b. Presbyopia c. Cataract d. Macular degeneration
Calculate the mL needed to give a dose of Phenergan 12.5 mg IM when the drug is available in 100 mg/2 mL ampules
1. 0.20 mL 2. 0.25 mL 3. 0.50 mL 4. 0.75 mL
You can use either dimensional analysis or proportion for performing conversions in dosage
calculation. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which precaution is most important for the nurse to teach a patient who is prescribed an antacid?
a. "Avoid using extra pepper on your food while taking this drug." b. "If you become constipated, stop taking the antacid completely." c. "Take this drug at least 2 hours before or after taking any other drug." d. "Notify your prescriber if heartburn continues after you have taken the drug for 3 days."