Cinoxacin 2 g/day, PO, in two divided doses Drug available: 500 mg capsules. ???????How many milligrams would you give per dose?

A physician has ordered the measurement of a cardiac patient's electrolyte levels as part of the client's morning blood work

Which of the following statements best captures the importance of potassium in the normal electrical function of the patient's heart? A) Potassium catalyzes the metabolism of ATP, producing the gradient that results in electrical stimulation. B) Potassium is central to establishing and maintaining the resting membrane potential of cardiac muscle cells. C) The impermeability of cardiac cell membranes to potassium allows for action potentials achieved by the flow of sodium ions. D) The reciprocal movement of one potassium ion for one sodium ion across the cell membrane results in the production of an action potential.

While reviewing the client's medical record, the nurse learns the client has atelectasis. Which statement indicates an appropriate understanding of this term?

1. "The lung has partially collapsed." 2. "A lobe of the lung has collapsed." 3. "Air sacs within the lung have collapsed." 4. "A complete collapse of the lung has occurred."

The nurse finishes discharge teaching for the client after a home assessment. Which action by the client requires follow-up information from the home care nurse?

a. Stores a flashlight next to the bed b. Checks batteries in the smoke detector c. Stores the area rugs in the basement d. Leaves a loaded gun in the nightstand

Which is the largest and most well-known interest group among the elderly?

A. Elderly Voters for Elderly Rights B. The American Association of Aged C. The American Association of Retired People D. The Elderly Panthers