A nurse is to administer eardrops to an adult client. In which direction should the nurse pull the pinna?
a. upward and outward c. down and outward
b. down and back d. upward and back
A
When administering eardrops to an adult, pull the pinna upward and outward. For a child under 3 years of age, pull the pinna down and back.
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The cerebrospinal (CSF) fluid laboratory finding the nurse would expect in a client with bacterial meningitis is
a. clear color. b. decreased glucose level. c. decreased protein level. d. negative nitrates.
Nurses should be able to tell breastfeeding mothers that all of the following are signs that the infant has latched on correctly to her breast except:
1. she feels a firm tugging sensation on her nipples but not pinching or pain. 2. the baby sucks with cheeks rounded not dimpled. 3. the baby's jaw glides smoothly with sucking. 4. she hears a clicking or smacking sound.
The aspect of functioning that distinguishes RNs from LPN/LVNs is that only RNs
a. plan and organize daily care for groups of patients. b. implement measures ordered to prevent complications. c. provide health information to patients and families. d. initiate independent nursing actions based on nursing diagnoses.
The nurse is administering pain medication for a child with continuous pain from internal injuries. Which method would be ordered to dispense the medication?
A) Administer the medication PRN (as needed). B) Administer the mediation when pain has peaked. C) Administer the medication around the clock at timed intervals. D) Administer the medication when the child complains of pain.