The physician orders penicillin G 500,000 units IM for infection. After reconstitution, the medication is available as 1,000,000/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer?
What will be an ideal response?
0.5 mL
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Two hours later, the nurse discovers that the patient is talking at a rapid pace and keeps repeating his words. Which of the following examples best de-picts Benner's stages and appropriate critical thinking processes in this situation? a. Advanced beginner—thinks that the patient is trying to be funny. b. Competent—thinks that the patient is experiencing effects from cerebral edema. c. Novice—thinks that the patient is stressed and has had a surge of adrenalin. d. Proficient—thinks that the patient is waking up from a coma.
The nurse is preparing to perform a complete health assessment on a client. Which of the following activities should the nurse perform just prior to this examination? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Put on nonsterile gloves. 2. Provide an opportunity for the client to void. 3. Wash hands in the presence of the client. 4. Turn on soft music to relax the client. 5. Lower the lights in the room to prevent glare.
In which situation is a baseline fetal heart rate of 160 to 170 beats per minute be considered a normal finding?
a. The fetus is at 28 weeks of gestation. b. The mother has been given an epidural block. c. The mother has a history of fast labors. d. The mother has mild preeclampsia but is not in labor.
A 34-year-old client with depression is admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit. The nurse enters her room and initiates interaction with the client. When talking with the client, which approach would be least appropriate?
A) Quiet and empathetic manner B) Animated and cheerful manner C) Matter-of-fact manner D) Respectful, direct manner