Ordered: NovoLog 6 units subcut tid ac daily
a. Mark the dose on the syringe
b. Is this a rapid-, intermediate-, or long-acting insulin?
c. Which types of patients particularly benefit from use of this type of syringe?
a.
b. Rapid
c. Patients with impaired vision benefit from using this syringe. Doses can be read more easily.
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Patients treated with carbamazepine should be periodically monitored for:
a. serum sodium content. b. urinary tract infections. c. hypokalemia. d. hypercalcemia.
The nurse will plan to use the Z-track method of intramuscular (IM) injections for which situation?
a. The medication is known to be irritating to tissues. b. The patient is emaciated and has very little muscle mass. c. The medication must be absorbed quickly into the tissues. d. The patient is obese and has a deep fat layer below the muscle mass.
Which statement is not true regarding vitamins?
1. Human cells are able to synthesize most vitamins. 2. The symptoms of the deficiency can be reversed by the administration of the missing vitamin. 3. If the vitamin is not present in adequate amounts, the body's metabolism will be disrupted, and disease will result. 4. Vitamins or their precursors must be supplied in the diet.
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a family who is experiencing problems related to their child's chronic illness. The nurse plans to have the family read a group of short stories written by parents of children with chronic illnesses
The nurse will be using which technique? A) Psychoeducation B) Social skills training C) Bibliotherapy D) Assertiveness training