Which statement describes how to convert milligrams (mg) to grams (g)?
A. Move the decimal point two spaces to the right.
B. Move the decimal point three spaces to the right.
C. Move the decimal point three spaces to the left.
D. Move the decimal point two spaces to the left.
Answer: B
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1. "I will give my child insulin if she experiences shakiness, pallor, and sweating." 2. "I will give my child a snack before she practices afterschool soccer." 3. "I will bring my child to the doctor every three months to have her HbA1c checked." 4. "I understand my child might be experiencing hyperglycemia if she has thirst and flushed skin."
A patient is diagnosed with a lumbosacral spinal cord tumor. Which medications should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
Select all that apply. 1. morphine 2. furosemide (Lasix) 3. warfarin (Coumadin) 4. amoxicillin (Amoxil) 5. dexamethasone (Decadron)
A patient diagnosed with psoriasis is being treated with topical corticosteroids. How should the nurse instruct the patient to apply the medication?
1. Apply the medication in a thin layer. 2. Avoid rubbing the medication into the skin. 3. Dry the skin thoroughly before applying the medication. 4. Continue the medication even if lesions worsen, because it is only a temporary reaction.
The nurse is caring for a migrant family. During the interview, the mother tells you that the family follows an Eastern migratory stream originating in southern Florida. Which of the following statements is accurate?
a. This is one of three migratory streams that migrant farm workers traditionally follow. b. This is a unique migratory pattern. c. This is a traditional family-generated migratory pattern. d. This is an unpredictable pattern that may lead the family through Texas and southern California.