Which size zone should be avoided around umbilicus when giving abdominal subcutaneous injections?
What will be an ideal response?
A 2-inch diameter around umbilicus is to be avoided.
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Which documentation tool does the nurse use to achieve optimal functional status for a nursing home resident?
a. Narrative patient progress notes b. Problem-oriented documentation c. Resource Utilization Group (RUG) d. Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI)
A nature photographer will be embarking on a trip to sub-Saharan Africa and is beginning a protocol for malaria prophylaxis involving 500 mg of chloroquine phosphate (Aralen)
What instruction should the nurse include in this patient's health education? A) "Make sure you take your pill on the same day each week." B) "It's not unusual to develop a rash on your trunk and arms, but this isn't cause for concern." C) "You'll need to plan ahead so that you take your chloroquine on an empty stomach." D) "We'll need to provide you with enough syringes and teach you how to inject the drug."
What is one principle related to a patient's hygiene and grooming?
What will be an ideal response?
A patient injured in a motor vehicle accident has sustained a fracture to the diaphysis of the right femur. Of what is the diaphysis of the femur mainly constructed?
A) Epiphyses B) Cartilage C) Cortical bone D) Cancellous bone