A health care provider prescribes iron supplements (Fer-In-Sol), 1 mg/kg/day orally (PO). The infant weighs 5 kg. The medication label states: "Fer-In-Sol 25 mg/1 ml." The nurse prepares to administer one dose
How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer to one decimal place.
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a. Complex, causal b. Complex, nondirectional c. Simple, directional d. Simple, null
A client with genital herpes simplex infection asks the nurse, "Will I ever be cured of this infection?" Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "There is a new vaccine available that prevents the infection from returning." B) "All you need is a dose of penicillin and the infection will be gone." C) "There is no cure, but drug therapy helps to reduce symptoms and recurrences." D) "Once you have the infection, you develop an immunity to it."
An employee is showing deficiencies in the technical skills involved in everyday nursing care. Which of the following is the first step in terminating this employee?
A) Oral reprimand B) Written reprimand C) Plan of assistance D) Performance review
The nurse has suggested that a family make several changes to make the care for their technology-dependent child easier, more effective, and even faster. However, the family took no action
Which of the following would explain the lack of response by the family? a. The family did not like the nurse's suggestions but were too polite to tell the nurse. b. The family did not really understand the nurse's suggestions. c. The family lacked the resources necessary to implement the nurse's suggestions. d. All families have a tendency to resist change, even if it is helpful.