When preparing to administer blood, the nurse should select a needle with a gauge of:
a. 25.
b. 22.
c. 21.
d. 18.
D
A large-bore needle will allow blood flow without clogging.
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What nursing action should the nurse perform when caring for a patient undergoing diagnostic testing of the renal-urologic system?
A) Withhold medications until 12 hours post-testing. B) Ensure that the patient knows the importance of temporary fluid restriction after testing. C) Inform the patient of his or her medical diagnosis after reviewing the results. D) Assess the patient's understanding of the test results after their completion.
A staff nurse participates in the determination of goals by establishing:
a. Institutional goals and objectives b. Goals and objectives for the nursing service c. Unit goals and objectives d. Outpatient service goals and objectives
According to Helgesen, female-run organizations often reflect structures referred to as:
A. Hierarchies B. Webs C. Pyramids D. Wheels
The nurse is providing education to a patient who has been prescribed bupropion (Wellbutrin) for smoking cessation. Which statement by the patient would indicate the need for further teaching?
a. "My dose will increase after 3 days." b. "I should swallow this medication whole." c. "If I have the urge to smoke, I will take more medication." d. "I do not need to taper my dose when the drug is discontinued."