A client with an upper respiratory tract infection has been prescribed an antibiotic that
the nurse is not familiar with. What should the nurse caring for the client do if she is not
familiar with the new medication?
A) Avoid administering the prescribed medication to the client
B) Administer an antibiotic that the nurse is familiar with
C) Collect information about the new medication
D) Administer the antibiotic as per the prescription provided
C
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A) Call for assistance and initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation. B) Reposition the patient's leg in a nondependent position. C) Promptly remove the femoral sheath. D) Call for help and apply pressure to the access site.
The IV team nurse is placing a peripheral intravenous line for administration of peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN). The nurse reviews the orders and prepares to administer the PPN
Upon checking the solution against the orders, the nurse is aware that it is safest to administer a dextrose concentration no greater than 10% because dextrose concentrations greater than 10%: A) Cause a chemical phlebitis B) Are poorly absorbed by the body C) Are incompatible with lipid solutions D) Limit the length of therapy to 2 weeks
A man who lives in a homeless shelter is diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB). The shelter keeps a list of those who are assigned beds, and the majority of those sleeping there are regulars
Which finding would indicate a positive tuberculin skin test result using a two-step process? A) 4-mm induration B) 2-mm induration C) 6-mm induration D) 3-mm induration
Parenting is an enormous responsibility and brings rewards and challenges
Although essential parental tasks include providing children with food, shelter, and safety, the ability to help children develop their own identity, self-confidence, and creativity is also of fundamental importance. The lack of adequate self-esteem for a child may play a role in the development of problems later in life. What problems do these include? 1 . Chemical dependency 2 . Eating disorders 3 . Depression 4 . Hypertension A) 1, 2, 3 B) 1, 2, 4 C) 2, 3, 5 D) 3, 4, 5