Pharmacy delivers C.W.'s first bag of TPN. You have an order to stop the maintenance IVinfusion after starting the TPN
What is the purpose of this order?
The physician does not want to cause fluid overload with the additional TPN infusion.
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A. A new infection due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis in a susceptible person not previously exposed to the organism B. Reactivation of a previously acquired Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection C. An infection caused by mycobacteria other than Mycobacterium tuberculosis D. An exotoxin-producing strain of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
A patient has had a total mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. The patient asks the nurse when she can take a shower. What should the nurse respond?
A) "Not until the drain is removed" B) "On the second postoperative day" C) "Now, if you wash gently with soap and water" D) "Seven days after your surgery"
The nurse is conducting a health history when the client states that her last menstrual period was 6 months ago. Upon further questioning, the client also states that symptoms of hot flashes and mood fluctuations
Which question should the nurse ask next? A) "Do you feel like hurting yourself?" B) "Are you finished having children?" C) "When was your first menstrual period?" D) "Are you taking any hormone replacement therapy?"
Pertussis vaccination should begin at which age?
a. Birth b. 2 months c. 6 months d. 12 months