A nurse knows that if a patient needs intravenous (IV) fluid replacement because of low blood volume, he or she should be given
1. An isotonic solution.
2. A hypertonic solution.
3. A hypotonic solution.
4. Any of the above.
ANS: 2
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The client's heart rate increases slightly during inspiration and decreases slightly during expiration. What action does the nurse take?
a. Evaluate for a respirator disorder. b. Assess the client for chest pain. c. Document the finding in the chart. d. Administer antidysrhythmic drugs.
If an order is not _____________ or you do not understand an abbreviation you must contact the
prescribing physician to clarify the order. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A client has been hospitalized with malaria. The nurse explains to a family member that the primary determining factor for drug selection with this disease process is:
1. age. 2. the genus of the infecting organism. 3. the stage of infection. 4. the geographical location.