The nurse prepares to administer a measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine to a 5-year-old child. How should the nurse plan to administer the vaccine?
a. Intramuscularly in the deltoid muscle
b. Subcutaneously in the gluteal muscle
c. Subcutaneously in the outer aspect of the upper arm
d. Intramuscularly in the anterolateral aspect of the thigh
Answer: c. Subcutaneously in the outer aspect of the upper arm
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A client inquires about pet therapy. Which of the following nursing responses provides the client with accurate information? (Select all that apply.)
1. "Pet therapy allows the therapist to assess the client's social relationships." 2. "Pet therapy decreases blood pressure." 3. "Pet therapy enhances client mood." 4. "Pet therapy improves sensory functioning." 5. "Pet therapy mitigates the effects of loneliness."
A drug that is taken daily to help reduce the desire for alcohol is
1. Atarax. 2. Antabuse. 3. methadone. 4. antialcohol.
The nurse believes that a physician's order written at the end of a shift is contrary to the accepted standard of care and could potentially harm the patient. What should the nurse do?
1. Ask the nurse manager what to do. 2. #the physician regarding the order. 3. Let the next shift make the decision regarding implementation of the order. 4. Complete the order as directed.
Residents in long-term care facilities may use their own bedspreads and pillows
Indicate whether the statement is true or false