Which of the following nursing actions is important when instilling ear drops to remove excessive cerumen in a client with impacted cerumen?
A) Insert the irrigating syringe deeply.
B) Direct the flow of the ear drops toward the eardrum.
C) Refrigerate before instillation.
D) Place the container in warm water before instillation.
D
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A 32-year-old female patient has a urinary tract infection. Her record reveals that she has recently been treated for anemia. The physician has indicated that drug therapy for the urinary tract infection will last more than 2 weeks
The most important nursing action will be to A) measure the urine pH and check if it is acidic. B) obtain a complete blood count to establish baseline values. C) determine whether the patient should be given medication orally or parenterally. D) measure the patient's blood pressure and heart rate.
Which assessment finding by the nurse is the most significant finding suggestive of aortic aneurysm?
A) High blood pressure B) Severe back pain C) Abdomen bruit D) Nausea and vomiting
The client is taking meperidine (Demerol) and experiencing pruritus. Which medication should the nurse expect the physician to order?
1. Naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan) 2. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 3. Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl) 4. Normal saline
Which topic should be addressed when providing medication information to a patient prescribed Depo-Provera injections for a sexual disorder?
a. Nutritional supplementation to offset weight loss b. Techniques to minimize exposure to viral infections c. Ability to self-monitor for elevated diastolic blood pressure d. Safety measures to protect against injuries related to manic activity