The prescriber's drug order reads, "Tylenol 500 mg, PO, q 4 hours PRN." According to the order, how often is the medication to be given?
A. Every 4 hours routinely
B. Every 4 hours as needed
C. Every 4 hours and as needed
D. Four hours from now
Ans: B. Every 4 hours as needed
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a. Side rails are raised for clients of all ages. b. An incontinent client has urinated on the floor. c. A dietary tray is left on a bedside table. d. The door to a client bathroom is open.
The understanding on the part of the nurse that should result in the nurse providing the highest
degree of client advocacy during a multidisciplinary client care planning session is a. all mental illnesses are culturally determined. b. schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are cross-cultural disorders. c. symptoms of mental disorders are unchanged from culture to culture. d. symptoms of mental disorders reflect a person's cultural patterns.
The parents of a child with acid-base imbalance ask the nurse about mechanisms that regulate acid-base balance. Which statement by the nurse accurately explains the mechanisms regulating acid-base balance in children?
a. The respiratory, renal, and chemical-buffering systems b. The kidneys balance acid; the lungs balance base c. The cardiovascular and integumentary systems d. The skin, kidney, and endocrine systems
A nurse is discussing the services that are covered under Medicare Part A with a client who has recently become eligible for Medicare. Which of the following services is the nurse most likely to mention?
a. Blood draw to assess prothrombin time (PT)/International Normalized Ratio (INR) b. Physical therapy visit c. Stay in skilled nursing facility d. Transportation by an ambulance