Which of the following factors has the most significant effect on a child's response to the administration of a medication?
A) Gender
B) Ethnicity
C) Body weight
D) Diet
C
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A) Isotonic B) Hypertonic C) Lower osmolarity solution D) Higher osmolarity solution
The nurse needs to obtain a sterile urine specimen for culture and sensitivity (C&S) from a patient who has an indwelling catheter. The catheter was placed the night before. What must the nurse do to obtain the specimen?
a. Obtain the urine from the drainage bag. b. Clamp the drainage tubing for 10 to 15 minutes. c. Draw urine using a 20-mL syringe. d. Insert the needle into the silicone catheter.
A nurse is preparing a client for a physical assessment. The client appears anxious about the assessment. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "This is nothing to worry about. I won't hurt you." B) "Some of the examination may be painful, but I will be gentle." C) "Let me tell you what I will be doing. It should not be painful." D) "I have to do this, so just relax and it won't last long."
A nurse assesses four patients between the ages of 70 and 80. Which patient has the highest risk for alcohol abuse? The patient who:
a. consumes 1 glass of wine nightly with dinner. b. began drinking alcohol daily after retirement and says, "A few drinks keep my mind off my arthritis." c. drank socially throughout adult life and continues this pattern, saying "I've earned the right to do as I please." d. abused alcohol between the ages of 25 and 40 but now abstains and occasionally attends Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).