Before assessing respirations, the nurse reviews normal rates for adults. Which rate would the nurse identify as normal?
a. 1-6 breaths/min
b. 12 to 20 breaths/min
c. 60-80 breaths/min
d. 100-120 breaths/min
Answer: b. 12 to 20 breaths/min
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a. Alopecia b. Kidney damage c. Cardiotoxicity d. Stomatitis
Which action should the nurse take before administering gentamicin (Garamycin) to a patient who has acute osteomyelitis?
a. Ask the patient about any nausea. b. Review the patient's creatinine level. c. Obtain the patient's oral temperature. d. Change the prescribed wet-to-dry dressing.
Which nursing intervention demonstrates an understanding regarding the primary form of substance use disorder among older adults?
a. Assessing the patient's hands and feet for the presence of both numbness and tin-gling b. Having the patient, "describe your relationship with you adult children, co-workers, and friends." c. Asking, "Please identify for me all the medications both prescribed and over the counter you regularly take." d. Evaluate the patient's understanding of the possible health risks that alcohol and medication abuse has on one's health
An infant has acute otitis media. Which of the following would be the most important for the nurse to teach the parents?
1. Keep the baby in a flat position during sleep. 2. Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) to relieve discomfort. 3. Administer a decongestant. 4. Place the baby to sleep with a pacifier.