The nurse will be injecting a drug into the fatty tissue of the patient's abdomen. Which route does this describe?
a. Intradermal
b. Subcutaneous
c. Intramuscular
d. Transdermal
ANS: B
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a. A positive reaction indicates that the client has active tuberculosis (TB). b. A positive reaction indicates that the client has been exposed to the disease. c. A negative reaction always excludes the diagnosis of TB. d. The PPD can be read within 12 hours after the injection.
In discharge planning for a left-radical mastectomy patient, the nurse informs the client about actions that may increase lymphedema. Which of the following is most likely to increase symptoms?
A) Wearing gloves for gardening B) Carrying in heavy groceries C) Wearing dresses with elasticized sleeves D) Driving to and from work every day
A nurse tells a coworker that she has been working on a regular basis with a group that demon-strates cohesion. Which of the following groups is the nurse most likely to describe?
a. A group with several leaders b. A group with diverse attitudes and values c. A group with a common goal d. A group with efficient members
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