Which drug administration route is the least predictable?
a. Enteral
b. Intravenous
c. Transdermal
d. Subcutaneous
ANS: A
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A) Uterus becomes globular. C) Umbilical cord shortens. B) Fundus appears at the introitus. D) Mucoid discharge increases.
To make the remainder of a terminally ill person's life as meaningful and comfortable as is humanly possible is the goal of
1. hospice care. 2. the stages of dying. 3. the grieving process. 4. institutional care.
A nurse has attended an inservice workshop that addressed the phenomenon of ageism in the health care system. Which of the following practices is indicative of ageism?
A) Implementing falls prevention measures in a setting where older adults receive care B) Providing slightly smaller servings of food for clients who are elderly C) Speaking to older adults with the presumption that they have mild cognitive deficits D) Assessing the skin turgor of an older adult differently than that of a younger adult
The nurse is caring for a client on a ventilator when the high-pressure alarm sounds. What actions are most appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
a. Assess the tubing for kinks. b. Assess whether the tubing has become disconnected. c. Determine the need for suctioning. d. Call the health care provider. e. Call the Rapid Response Team. f. Auscultate the client's lungs.