A child with hypogammaglobulinemia is to receive intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). Which of the following would be least appropriate for the nurse to do?
A) Shake the vial after reconstituting it
B) Premedicate the child with acetaminophen
C) Obtain preinfusion vital signs
D) Check serum blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels
A
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The critical care nurse is precepting a new nurse on the unit. Together they are caring for a patient who has a tracheostomy tube and is receiving mechanical ventilation. What action should the critical care nurse recommend when caring for the cuff?
A) Deflate the cuff overnight to prevent tracheal tissue trauma. B) Inflate the cuff to the highest possible pressure in order to prevent aspiration. C) Monitor the pressure in the cuff at least every 8 hours D) Keep the tracheostomy tube plugged at all times.
What proportion of U.S. citizens are children?
a. 12% b. 16% c. 20% d. 24%
After genetic testing, a client is found to have the apolipoprotein E genotype. The nurse realizes that this genotype predisposes the client to developing:
1. diabetes mellitus. 2. arthritis. 3. cystic fibrosis. 4. cardiovascular disease.
Select the true statement related to treatment with griseofulvin.
A. It is usually taken for 4 to 6 weeks for toenail infections. B. It is usually taken for 3 to 4 months for fingernail infections. C. It is usually taken for at least 6 months for hair and scalp infections. D. It should be discontinued when symptoms get better.