Which parenteral dosage form is injected into a muscle?
a. intravenous
b. intradermal
c. subcutaneous
d. intramuscular
Answer: d. intramuscular
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A. Black cohosh and soy nuts B. Kegel exercises and use of a pessary C. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications D. Water-based vaginal lubricants
The nurse provides postoperative teaching to a client recovering from cataract removal surgery. Which client statement indicates that preoperative teaching has been effective?
A) "I will be hospitalized for several days recovering from this surgery." B) "I will need to return to activity as soon as possible." C) "I will use the eye drops if I have eye pain" D) "I will notify the doctor if I have itching or redness of the eye after the surgery."
Which outcome statement for client ambulation after surgery should the nurse use in a plan of care?
1. Client receives instruction about safe ambulation techniques. 2. Client ambulates without difficulties within 48 hours of surgery. 3. Client ambulates according to the provider's activity prescription. 4. Client ambulates to the nurses' station four times daily within 2 days.
A nurse is preparing for the delivery of a newborn with a known diaphragmatic hernia defect. The equipment the nurse prepares is
1. intubation setup. 2. appropriate bag and mask.3. sterile gauze and saline. 4. soft arm restraints.