A patient with acute pancreatitis is started on parenteral nutrition. The student nurse listed possible interventions for this patient. Which intervention needs correction before finalizing the plan of care?
a. Change the intravenous tubing every 24 hours.
b. Infuse antibiotics through the intravenous line.
c. Monitor the blood glucose every 6 hours.
d. Monitor the fluid and electrolyte balance.
B
Medications should not be infused through the IV line infusing parenteral nutrition.
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a. The urethral meatus is located on the ventral side of the penis. b. The prepuce is the fold of foreskin covering the shaft of the penis. c. The penis is made up of two cylindrical columns of erectile tissue. d. The corpus spongiosum expands into a cone of erectile tissue called the glans.
The spouse of a client who is being treated for chronic pain asks the nurse why an antidepressant has been prescribed and states, "My husband is not depressed." Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. "I would think having chronic pain would make your husband depressed." 2. "It may be to prevent depression due to physical limitations." 3. "This type of medication can help inhibit painful stimuli." 4. "Your husband is at risk for suicidal thoughts related to the chronic pain."
Change the following decimal to a fraction. Reduce to lowest terms if indicated
7.025 = _____
Which activity will best affect success in preparing to master the 'school setting' when getting ready to enter into an ADN nursing program?
A) Attending the school's orientation for incoming students B) Visiting the school to explore the various campus locations C) Developing contacts with current school of nursing students D) Becoming familiar with the information on the school's official website