When giving metronidazole, the nurse implements appropriate administration techinques, including (select all that apply)
A. Giving oral forms with food
B. Giving oral forms on an empty stomach with a full glass of water
C. Infusing intravenous doses over 30-60 minutes
D. administering IV doses by bolus over 5 minutes
E. Obtaining ordered specimens before starting the medication
Answer:
A. Giving oral forms with food
C. Infusing intravenous doses over 30-60 minutes
E. Obtaining ordered specimens before starting the medication
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a. Ask the client to explain what he/she means. b. Encourage the client to become active in school activities or sports. c. Review the pathophysiology of ulcerative colitis. d. Tell the client about other people who live successfully with the disease.
The mode is an index of:
A) Bivariate relationships B) Central tendency C) Risk D) Variability
A patient who is not fully informed about his or her health status is an example of a violation of which ethical principle?
a. Autonomy b. Justice c. Utilitarianism d. Confidentiality
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1. Turn her onto her left side. 2. Place the bed in Trendelenburg position. 3. Massage the fundus. 4. Continue to monitor.