A patient's order for IV fluid states that LR is to be infused. Which of the following IV fluids should be given?
A) Lactated Ringer's Solution
B) 5% dextrose with Lactated Ringer's Solution
C) 0.9% sodium Chloride
D) 5% dextrose
A
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The nurse is caring for a client in the pediatric intensive care unit. The parents have expressed anger over the nursing care their child is receiving. The nursing intervention most appropriate for these parents would be to:
1. Ask the physician to talk with the family. 2. Explain to the parents that their anger is affecting their child, so they will not be allowed to visit the child until they calm down. 3. Acknowledge the parents' concerns and collaborate with them regarding the care of their child. 4. Call the chaplain to sit with the family.
A patient newly diagnosed with cancer is scheduled to begin chemotherapy treatment and the nurse is providing anticipatory guidance about potential adverse effects. When addressing the most common adverse effect, what should the nurse describe?
A) Pruritis (itching) B) Nausea and vomiting C) Altered glucose metabolism D) Confusion
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the environment and health?
a. Because of the large number of variables involved, the relationship between environment and health cannot be researched. b. Because the environment has such long-term effects on health, research findings are not yet available. c. Research shows that a healthy environment has limited impact on one's health. d. Research shows that a healthy environment increases quality of life and years of healthy living.
The nurse evaluates the patient's ability to self-administer a subcutaneous injection of the anticoagulant enoxaparin (Lovenox). What action by the patient indicates a need for additional patient teaching?
a. Insert the needle at a 45- to 90-degree an-gle. b. Massage the area after performing the in-jection. c. Administer the injection without aspirat-ing. d. Inject at least 7.6 cm (3 inches) from the umbilicus.