The nurse is asked by the health care provide to administer vitamin K to a pregnant patient who is spotting. Which of the following routes of administration would the nurse use for vitamin K?
A. intravenous
B. intradermal
C. sublingual
D. subcutaneous
D. subcutaneous
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The commission of an act that a prudent nurse would not have done, or the omission of an act a prudent nurse would have done, that results in injury to a patient is termed:
a. malpractice. b. negligence. c. neglect. d. disregard.
The nurse would explain to a client that examples of primary skin lesions include (Select all that apply)
a. cysts. b. macules. c. scales. d. plaque. e. pustules. f. wheals.
People who are chronically "on a diet" are at risk for nutrient deficiencies. What nutrient increases satiety, making a person feel fuller and better able to stick to a low-calorie regimen?
A) Calcium B) Protein C) Carbohydrates D) Potassium
An obese quadriplegic client has requested being transferred to a chair so he can be fed lunch sit-ting upright
Which of the following statements made by the ancillary personnel assigned the task reflects the best understanding of the implementation of this transfer? 1. "I'll reserve the mechanical lift for right before lunch." 2. "I'll certainly need someone to help me with this transfer." 3. "Eating in an upright position will certainly make lunch more enjoyable for him." 4. "Maybe he would enjoy being transferred into the dayroom to eat with the oth-ers."