A 52-year-old man is suffering from a deficiency of exocrine pancreatic secretions and is prescribed pancrelipase (Pancrease MT). Before the medication therapy begins, the nurse will assess for allergies related to
A) ragweed.
B) pollen.
C) pork.
D) shellfish.
C
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A) Pull the auricle upward and back to instill the medication. B) Place a cotton ball in the ear canal to keep the medication in place. C) Pull the auricle downward and back to instill the medication. D) Use a cotton tip applicator to spread the medication deep in the canal.
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The neonatal intensive care nurse is caring for a neonate born at 36 weeks of gestation in an incubator. Which actions should the nurse plan to assure adequate skin care for the neonate? (Select all that apply.)
a. Changing any adhesives every 12 hours b. Removing adhesives or skin barriers slowly c. Using an adhesive remover when removing tape d. Applying emollient as needed for dry, flaking skin e. Using cleanser or soaps no more than two or three times a week
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