A nurse is caring for a client receiving tube feedings and medication. Which action should the nurse take to appropriately administer the medication?
A) Add the medication directly to the feeding formula
B) Give medication in capsule form
C) Crush tablets and mix with sterile water
D) Give all medications at once
C) Crush tablets and mix with sterile water
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The health care provider ordered a 24-hour urine specimen to test the renal function of a patient admitted with acute renal failure. The nurse has prepared all the necessary equipment and has asked the patient if he or she needs to void
The nurse knows that the 24-hour collection period will begin: a. after the first voided specimen is discarded. b. with the first morning voided specimen. c. after the second voided specimen is collected. d. as soon as the necessary equipment arrives.
Serologic testing of a middle-aged woman with a recent history of severe flu-like symptoms has just resulted in a diagnosis of hepatitis A
Which of the following assessment questions should the nurse prioritize when discussing this diagnosis with the patient? A) "Are you currently in a monogamous sexual relationship?" B) "How would describe your typical diet? C) "Which restaurants have you eaten in over the past few weeks?" D) "Have you ever used recreational drugs?"
The nurse is reviewing instruction provided to a graduate nurse regarding insulin therapy. Which statement made by the graduate indicates that further instruction is needed?
Select all that apply. 1. Lispro is a rapid-acting insulin. 2. Regular insulin can be administered intravenously. 3. NPH insulin may be mixed with lispro insulin. 4. Insulin detemir is administered prior to each meal. 5. Insulin glargine may be used to treat gestational diabetes.
A patient is admitted with pulmonary edema. What is important for the nurse to assess first when completing the patient's history?
: Select all that apply. 1. cardiac history 2. pulmonary history 3. renal and cardiac history 4. pulmonary and renal history 5. recent drug use and past vaccination record