The nurse is helping to give Mantoux tests to children who are being registered for kindergarten in the community. How should the nurse administer this test?
A) Interdermal injection into the inner forearm
B) Intramuscular injection into the vastus lateralis
C) Subcutaneous injection into the umbilical area
D) Insert at a 45-degree angle into the deltoid
A
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A pregnant woman with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) complains of a burning sensation in the esophagus. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse give her?
A) Avoid foods and beverages that lower pressure in the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). B) Inform the physician. C) Symptoms of GERD usually resolve after delivery. D) Avoid food and drink for several hours before bedtime.
The client questions information gathered from a Web site. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse to these questions?
A) "Bring your information to the clinic so we can go through it together." B) "Don't trust anything you haven't received from our office." C) "Information from the Internet isn't accurate." D) "We'll have to check this information with your physician."
The nurse anticipates administering which medication to treat hyperuricemia associated with tumor lysis syndrome (TLS)?
A. Recombinant erythropoietin (Procrit) B. Allopurinol (Zyloprim) C. Potassium chloride D. Radioactive iodine 131
The specialist that evaluates a patient's ability to correctly swallow is a:
A. Physical therapy assistant. B. Orthopedic surgeon. C. Physical therapist. D. Physiatrist. E. Speech therapist.