A nurse is administering drugs to a 10-year-old child who has multiple health problems. The child is underweight and is on a special diet
Which of the following will the nurse consider when planning for the best absorption of the prescribed drugs? (Select all that apply.)
A) Age
B) Weight
C) Disease process
D) Diet
E) Route of administration
A, C, D, E
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A) Respiratory effort and rate B) Complete blood count C) Chest radiograph D) Full patient history
The nurse notes that a client's skin turgor is nonelastic and the skin folds remain elevated. What should the nurse suspect is occurring with this client?
1. Dehydration 2. Lesions 3. Edema 4. Hypothermia
The patient accidentally discards voided urine during a 24-hour urine collection. What should the nurse do next?
a. Instruct the patient to call for help before voiding. b. Consult with the laboratory for further instructions. c. Discard all urine and begin another 24-hour collection. d. State on the laboratory requisition that one specimen is missing.
The nurse teaches an older client about minimizing the risk of falls at home. Which does the nurse include in client teaching to prevent falls from tripping?
1. Install grab bars in the bathtub and near the toilet. 2. Keep furniture and pathways in consistent pattern. 3. Have a neighbor check on the client every afternoon. 4. Secure throw rugs to the floor with double-sided tape.