Individuals with "normal-weight obesity" reinforce the concept that which of the following health measures can be inherently inaccurate?
A. Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)
B. Skinfold measurements
C. Body mass index (BMI)
D. Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)
C. Body mass index (BMI)
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The nurse is working with an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) during a busy shift while administering medications. Which actions by the nurse are inappropriate when working with the UAP?
Select all that apply. 1. Informing the UAP of the therapeutic effects that will be seen 2. Requesting that the UAP inform the nurse if a side effect of the medication is noted 3. Asking the UAP to assess vital signs after administering a blood pressure medication 4. Telling the UAP to administer acetaminophen to a client since it is not a controlled substance 5. Asking the UAP to check a client's pain after the nurse administers an analgesic
A 6-year-old boy with cerebral palsy has been admitted to the hospital for some tests. His condition is stable. The boy's mother remains with her son, but she is obviously exhausted and stressed. How should the nurse respond?
A) "Would you like me to bring you a blanket and pillow?" B) "You are doing such a wonderful job with your son." C) "He's in good hands; consider going home and getting some sleep." D) "Are you planning to spend the night or to go home?"
A needle with a length of 1 to 1 1/2 inches would be used for which type of injection?
A. intradermal injection B. intravenous injection C. subcutaneous injection D. intramuscular injection
Diphenhydramine 10 mg IV every 6 hours is ordered postoperatively for itching. The medication is available in a 50-mg/2-mL concentration. How many milliliters of diphenhydramine would the nurse administer with each dose? ______
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word