A woman in her 40s has been living with migraines for many years, and these have only just been identified as being linked to her menstrual cycles. Estradiol has been prescribed, which the nurse will administer
A) intravenously.
B) transcutaneously.
C) intramuscularly.
D) sublingually.
B
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Estradiol for the treatment of migraines is administered by the transcutaneous route.
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Which of the following are examples of invasion of privacy by nurses? Select all that apply
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A patient with third-degree burns is being treated with high-volume intravenous fluids and has a urine output of 40 mL per hour. What does the nurse realize about this urine output?
1. It is normal for this patient. 2. It is evidence that the patient is dehydrated. 3. It is evidence that the patient is overhydrated. 4. It is indicative of pending renal failure.