Ordered: meperidine 60 mg IM stat, for a patient complaining of postoperative pain
Available:
How many milliliters will the nurse prepare?
a. Estimated dose:
b. DA equation:
c. Evaluation: Indicate with an arrow the amount to be added to the syringe with the nearest measurable dose.
a. Estimate: Slightly more than 1 mL
b.
c. Equation is balanced. Estimate supports answer.
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A) Absent red reflex B) Rapid irregular eye movement C) Misalignment of the eyes D) Enlarged eye appearance
The shift to community health nursing is due in part to which of the following factors?
A) Decreased accessibility to healthcare B) Rising healthcare costs C) Increased need for health team members D) The psychosocial needs of clients
A nurse working the night shift assesses a client's vital signs at 4 a.m. (0340). What would be the expected findings, based on knowledge of NREM sleep?
A) Decreased TPR and BP B) Increased TPR and BP C) No change from daytime readings D) Highly individualized, cannot predict
Managers who are perfectionists may rate personnel lower than they should and may compare how a staff nurse previously performed with how the staff nurse presently performs. This is called:
a. The halo effect b. The horns effect c. The contrast effect d. The proximity effect