The nurse is preparing to administer hepatitis B vaccine to a newborn. In which muscle should the nurse administer this immunization?
A) Deltoid
B) Dorsal gluteal
C) Vastus lateralis
D) Ventral gluteal
C
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The nurse is providing education to a client with postconcussive syndrome about the symptoms associated with traumatic brain injuries. Which symptoms will the nurse review with the client? Select all that apply.
A) Fatigue B) Vomiting C) Diarrhea D) Vertigo E) Photophobia
A patient with a new colostomy tells a nurse, "This surgery is the end of my sex life.". This statement should lead the nurse to take the initial step of:
a. making a referral to an ostomy self-help group. b. bringing the patient's partner into the discussion. c. helping the patient fully express fears and feelings. d. reframing the effect of illness on the patient's sexual functioning.
A nurse observes a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia tapping both feet, smacking both lips, and making contorted faces while speaking to another patient. These behaviors prompt the nurse to suspect the patient is experiencing:
a. neuroleptic malignant syndrome. b. Parkinson syndrome. c. tardive dyskinesia. d. torticollis.
A client's genetic testing reveals a change in CYP2A6. The nurse would plan which interventions based on this discovery? Select all that apply.
A. Teaching the client to avoid caffeine-containing drugs. B. Planning additional time and interventions to help the client stop smoking. C. Use of an alternative to the drug warfarin. D. Increased surveillance for the development of lung cancer. E. Frequent monitoring of blood pressure.