A nurse obtains a medication order for a client that reads "NPH Insulin 14 units SC q a.m. before breakfast." Which of the following best describes this type of order?
1. prn
2. one time
3. standing
4. stat
ANS: 3
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A) Obtain serial ABG samples. B) Monitor pulse oximetry readings. C) Test pulmonary function. D) Monitor incentive spirometry volumes.
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a. It is objective b. It is specific c. It is subjective d. It is generalized
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What will be an ideal response?
During her first day on the psychiatric unit, Jennifer has entered a client's room after shift report. The moment she enters the client's room, the client asks, "Well, who do we have here?" How should Jennifer respond?
A) "I'm Jennifer Wilcox. How are you?" B) "I'm the student who's going to be working with you today." C) "I'm Jennifer, and I'll be working with the RN until the end of the shift." D) "My name's Jennifer and I'm a student nurse."