A client was exposed to ionizing radiation. The nurse plans to administer which of the following medications?
A. Potassium-iodine tablets
B. Calcium tablets
C. Antibiotics
D. Salt tablets
Answer: A
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A nurse is preparing to administer mannitol (Osmitrol) to a client with a severe head injury. What precaution should the nurse take before the administration of this medication?
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a. Bathing the child in warm water and mild soap b. Clothing the child in warm clothing c. Using drying lotions such as calamine d. Giving a dose of oral Benadryl (diphenhydramine) with an application of Benadryl lotion
A nurse remembers that the primary actions of the complement cascade include: (select all that apply)
a. increased vascular permeability. b. vasoconstriction. c. chemotaxis. d. opsonization. e. cell killing. f. increased clotting.