The client with chronic obstructive lung disease has oxygen ordered at 1.5 liters per minute via nasal cannula. The client complains of shortness of breath. What action should be taken by the nurse?
A)
Increase the oxygen to 3 liters per minute via nasal cannula.
B)
Encourage the client to breathe more rapidly.
C)
Lower the head of the client's bed to semi-Fowler's position.
D)
Have the client breathe through pursed lips.
D
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The nurse receives an order to administer 8 units regular insulin and 20 units NPH insulin before breakfast. Using a U-100 syringe, the nurse would prepare this dose by:
1. drawing up 8 units NPH, then 20 units regular in the same syringe. 2. drawing up 8 units regular in one syringe, and 20 units NPH in a separate syringe. 3. drawing up 8 units regular, then 20 units NPH in the same syringe. 4. giving the 20 units NPH insulin 15 minutes before food, and the 8 units regular when the food arrives.
Ordered: Xanax 2 mg po bid for 14 daysOn hand: See label Calculate the amount to dispense: ________. 
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A patient who has RA has been taking methotrexate for 6 months and tells the primary care NP that symptoms seem to be getting worse. The NP refers the patient back to the rheumatologist and should expect the rheumatologist to:
a. add prednisone to the drug regimen. b. add adalimumab to the drug regimen. c. change to a combination of adalimumab and etanercept. d. discontinue methotrexate because 50% of patients do not respond.
The nurse is caring for a patient with cryptorchidism who is 28 years old and taking testosterone to treat his condition. What statement by this patient would lead the nurse to believe that he has understood the teaching provided about the drug?
A) "My body hair may increase." B) "My sexual desire may increase." C) "My voice may become higher." D) "My skin may become clear and soft."