Your patient is a 24-month-old child whom you have determined to be hypoglycemic. Which of the following is the best treatment for this patient?
A) 10 ml of 25% dextrose
B) 25 ml of 50% dextrose
C) 25 ml of 25% dextrose
D) 10 ml of 50% dextrose
Answer: C) 25 ml of 25% dextrose
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1. Quadriplegia 2. Paraplegia 3. Hemiplegia 4. Paralysis
The nurse is monitoring a client with severe preeclampsia who is on IV magnesium sulfate. Which signs of magnesium toxicity should the nurse monitor for? (Select all that apply.)
a. Cool, clammy skin b. Altered sensorium c. Pulse oximeter reading of 95% d. Respiratory rate of less than 12 breaths/min e. Absence of deep tendon reflexes
Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for a patient receiving antidysrhythmics?
a. Risk for infection b. Deficient knowledge c. Deficient fluid volume d. Urinary retention
What actions will help prepare the graduate nurse for testing success? (Select all that apply.)
a. Dress comfortably. b. Stay up late for last-minute studying. c. Eat a balanced breakfast. d. Have identification needed for entrance into the exam. e. Celebrate your success with friends the night before.