The nurse is planning to administer metoclopramide (Reglan). What is a primary intervention?
a. Administer with food to decrease gastrointestinal upset.
b. Administer every 6 hours around the clock.
c. Administer 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime.
d. Give with a full glass of water first thing in the morning.
Answer: c. Administer 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime.
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a. abdominal ultrasound. b. laser therapy. c. retrograde endoscopy. d. T-tube placement.
A nurse needs to measure the pulse of a client admitted to the health care facility. Which site would the nurse most likely use?
A) Femoral B) Temporal C) Pedal D) Radial
A new mother is concerned about the newborn experiencing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). What should the nurse teach the mother to prevent this from occurring?
A) Let the newborn sleep on his stomach in their bed B) Prop the baby on his side or put him to sleep on his back C) Lay him on his stomach with a small pillow under his abdomen D) Prop him up with a pillow so his head is at a slightly elevated angle
Because Trichomonas is relatively large, unusually shaped, and diagnosed quickly, the nurse is asked to assist the physician obtain which type of specimen?
a. Culture b. Blood test c. Wet mount d. Litmus paper