A student nurse on the pediatric unit is preparing gentamicin to administer intravenously. The student understands that she must apply the "five rights" when administering medications. Is this statement true or false?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F
The student must adhere to the "six rights" of medication administration. This includes the
right patient, rights drug, right dose, right time, right route, and right documentation.
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A 40-year-old man who uses heroin intravenously was diagnosed with hepatitis C (HCV) 1 year ago and is now considered to have chronic viral hepatitis. Which of the following statements by the client to his care provider would warrant correction?
A) "I know the medications to treat this aren't fantastic, but at least there are some options for controlling the virus." B) "It's at least a bit reassuring that my liver isn't undergoing damage when I'm not experiencing symptoms." C) "Even though I'm sick, at least I won't feel sick most of the time." D) "I'm not looking forward to all the side effects of the drug treatments for my HCV, but I hope I don't end up needing a liver transplant."
The nurse is performing an assessment of a 7 month old. Which of the following findings may be unexpected?
1. The anterior fontanelle is closed. 2. The posterior fontanelle is closed. 3. The head is disproportionately large in comparison to the body. 4. There are two "baby teeth" present.
The member of the health care team responsible for performing treatments to assist the patient to breathe more efficiently and effectively is the
a. occupational therapist. b. physical therapist. c. respiratory therapist. d. psychotherapist.
Considering Kleinman's model, which sector includes the family?
A) Cultural health system B) Folk C) Popular D) Professional