The physician prescribes an intramuscular (IM) dose of 250,000 units of penicillin G benzathine (Bicillin). The label on the 10-mL ampule sent from the pharmacy reads penicillin G benzathine (Bicillin) 300,000 units/mL
How much medication will the nurse prepare to administer the cor-rect dose? (Enter the answer in the space provided.)
__________ mL
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Parents of a child show the nurse that their child has a flat strawberry nevus. What information can the nurse provide in educating the parents regarding strawberry nevus? (Select all that apply.)
a. It is a rare skin variation. b. It is harmless. c. It gradually becomes raised. d. Laser treatment is available. e. Sometimes it can disappear spontaneously.
A newly licensed nurse has submitted an application, letter of interest, and résumé to the human resources department of a hospital and has an interview scheduled for next week. How should the nurse prepare for this interview?
1. Write down and memorize answers to questions that are typically asked. 2. Go to the organization and try to talk to some staff nurses. 3. Add additional information to the résumé. 4. Review the organization's website.
The nurse is caring for an adolescent with bipolar disorder who has expressed the desire to harm self. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?
A) Powerlessness related to mood instability B) Impaired Social Interaction C) Risk for Suicide D) Social Isolation related to disorder
The nurse instructs the nursing assistant to encourage the client to use the incentive spirometer (IS). Which does the nurse provide to the nursing assistant as a rationale for using the spirometer postoperatively?
1. Maintains venous return 2. Helps to re-expand the lungs 3. Stimulates intestinal motility 4. Decreases the blood pressure