After instilling nose drops, the nurse will keep the infant in the head down position for at least _________ seconds
ANS:
30
The retained position for 30 seconds to 1 minute allows the nose drops to enter deeply into the nostril.
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a. Assess all mucous membranes every 4 to 8 hours. b. Do not allow the client to eat meat or poultry. c. Listen to lung sounds and monitor for cough. d. Monitor the venous access device appearance with vital signs. e. Take and record vital signs every 4 to 8 hours.
A 40-year-old patient infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) asks the nurse why the new drug maraviroc (Selzentry) is not being prescribed for her. What is the nurse's best re-sponse?
a. "This drug is very expensive and your insurance may not cover it." b. "This drug can cause birth defects and should not be prescribed for anyone who is pregnant or might become pregnant." c. "This drug is very toxic to the heart and lungs. It is prescribed only for patients who are young and have no other health problems." d. "This drug is not effective against all HIV subtypes and the HIV causing your infection does not have the target for this drug."
Which of the following is true of digoxin?
A. Food interferes with the extent of absorption of digoxin. B. Digoxin is bound significantly to plasma proteins. C. Digoxin should only be administered intravenously. D. Food delays the absorption of digoxin.
The water used for a sitz bath should be heated to 90 degrees F
Indicate whether the statement is true or false