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. The nurse is reviewing medical prescriptions for newly admitted clients. It would be a priority for the nurse to follow up with the physician if a client with (a) a potassium level of 4.5mEq/L has Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene) prescribed (b) a Dilantin (phenytoin) level of 8 mcg/ml is placed on seizure precautions(c) sensitivity to Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is prescribed Tylenol (acetaminophen) (d) sensitivity to Penicillin is prescribed Zithromax (azithromycin) 2. The nurse shoul...

1.A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? 1. Heart rate 90/min 2. Absent bowel sounds → normal findings after major bowel surgery; takes several days to return to normal. 3. Hgb 8.2 g/dl 4. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of t...

) A toddler is receiving an infusion of total parenteral nutrition via a Broviac catheter. As the child plays, the I.V. tubing becomes disconnected from the catheter. What should the LPN/LVN do first? a. Turn off the infusion pump. b. Position the child on the side. c. Clamp the catheter. d. Flush the catheter with heparin. Correct Answer: C. Clamp the catheter. 2) A LPN/LVN is conducting an infant nutrition class for parents. Which foods are appropriate to introduce during the first ye...

1. The nurse is has just admitted a client with severe depression. From which focus should the nurse identify a priority nursing diagnosis? A) Nutrition B) Elimination C) Activity D) Safety The correct answer is D: Safety 2. While explaining an illness to a 10 year-old, what should the nurse keep in mind about the cognitive development at this age? A) They are able to make simple association of ideas B) They are able to think logically in organizing facts C) Interpretation of events o...

. 1Following long-term administration of warfarin sodium to a client with a medical diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis, the nurse should expect which treatment? a. The hemoglobin will be greater than 10 g/dl b. The hematocrit will be less than 35% c. The PT will be 1.5 times the normal d. The PTT will be 1.5 times the normal Ans. C 2. A client who has been taking finasteride, an enzyme (5 alpha reductase) inhibitor used to shrink the prostate gland, is admitted because of continuing ben...

1. The nurse is has just admitted a client with severe depression. From which focus should the nurse identify a priority nursing diagnosis? A) Nutrition B) Elimination C) Activity D) Safety The correct answer is D: Safety 2. While explaining an illness to a 10 year-old, what should the nurse keep in mind about the cognitive development at this age? A) They are able to make simple association of ideas B) They are able to think logically in organizing facts C) Interpretation of events o...

Multiple Choice 1. What is pharmacokinetics? a. The study of biological and therapeutic effects of drugs b. The study of absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs c. The study of mechanisms of drug action d. The study of methods of new drug development 2. The interaction of one drug increased by the presence of a second drug is known as: a. Potentiation b. Addictive effects c. Antagonism d. Synergism 3. Considering the absorption of medications during administration,...

1. Which information is a priority for the RN to reinforce to an older client after intravenous pylegraphy? A) Eat a light diet for the rest of the day B) Rest for the next 24 hours since the preparation and the test is tiring. C) During waking hours drink at least 1 8-ounce glass of fluid every hour for the next 2 days D) Measure the urine output for the next day and immediately notify the health care provider if it should decrease. The correct answer is D: Measure the urine output f...

1) During the initial physical assessment of a newly admitted client with a pressure ulcer, a LPN observes that the client's skin is dry and scaly. The nurse applies emollients and reinforces the dressing on the pressure ulcer. Legally, were the nurse's actions adequate? A The nurse also should have instituted a plan to increase activity. B The nurse provided supportive nursing care for the well-being of the client. C Debridement of the pressure ulcer should have been done before the d...

1. A nurse is preparing to administer a blood transfusion to a client who has anemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? check for the type and number of units of blood to administer 2. a nurse is providing teaching to an older adult female client who has stress incontinence and a BMI of 32. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? I am dieting to lose weight 3. A nurse is providing instructions to a client who ha...