When a nurse prepares to administer epoetin alfa, how should the vial be handled?
a. Shake the vial vigorously before administering the drug.
b. Store the vial at freezing temperatures to protect the protein.
c. Avoid refreezing unused portions.
d. Protect the vial from agitation.
d
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The client has been self-medicating with antitussives. Which assessment finding would alert the nurse to an adverse effect of this medication?
A) Crackles in the bases B) Increased coughing C) Temperature 101° F D) Nausea and vomiting
In regard to nursing services in a long-term care facility, OBRA regulations include
a. a director of nursing that holds at least a master's degree in health administration. b. availability of vocational nurses on each unit 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. c. the presence of at least four direct caregivers on duty per unit for each shift, re-gardless of census. d. the provision of nursing personnel consistent with the level of care and needs of residents.
Which of the following diseases is more likely to occur in the Jewish population?
A) Colon cancer B) Pancreatitis C) Thalassemia D) Sickle cell anemia
Which of the groups listed below is the lowest risk group, according to current data, to commit suicide?
A) Married, white females B) Minority groups C) Elderly people (especially white men) D) Adolescents