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A nurse is preparing to initiate IV antibiotics therapy for a newly admitted 12-month-old infant. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? A. Cover the insertion site with an opaque dressing. B. Use a 24-gauge catheter to start the IV. C. Start the IV in the infant's foot. D. Change the IV site every 3 days. - ....ANSWER ...B. Use a 24-gauge catheter to start the IV. A nurse is caring for a postoperative client following placement of a halo vest to manage a cervical...

Exam 3: PNR206 / PNR 206 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing II | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: Care of patient with suspected spinal cord injury Answer: As soon as an injury to the spinal cord occurs, the patient must be handled with extreme care. To avoid flexion of the neck, no pillow or other kind of support is placed under the head. Do not move the patient unless life-threatening conditions require it. Cervical spinal c...

The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with hypovolemic shock. The nurse palpates thready brachial pulses but is unable to auscultate a blood pressure. What is the best nursing action? a. Assess the blood pressure by Doppler. b. Estimate the systolic pressure as 60 mm Hg. c. Obtain an electronic blood pressure monitor. d. Record the blood pressure as not assessable. A ~ Auscultated blood pressures in shock may be significantly inaccurate due to vasoconstriction. If blood pressure is not...

Hydrocortisone Correct Answer-* Trade: Cortef * Classification: corticosteroid * Uses: severe inflammation, asthma, COPD * Precautions: pregnancy, breastfeeding, diabetes, osteoporosis, hypothyroidism * Contraindications: fungal infection, hypersensitivity * Side effects: flushing, sweating, hypertension, diarrhea, nausea * Nursing implications: assess potassium, blood and urine glucose for long-term therapy, BP and pulse, I&O, infection, mental status, and GI effects (nausea, ...

Hurst Readiness Exam 3 Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024 A+. Hurst Readiness Exam 3 Which menu selection by the client diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome indicates that teaching of proper diet was understood? You answered this question Correctly 1. Pancakes with whipped butter, syrup, bacon, apple juice 2. Scrambled eggs, sliced turkey, biscuit, whole milk 3. Grits, fresh fruit, toast, coffee 4. Bagel with jelly, hash browns, tea Rationale 2. Correct: Client needs low sodium and i...

NCLEX RN NEWEST 2023, 2024 AND 2025 (3 LATEST VERSIONS) ACTUAL TEST BANK WITH 2500 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES/BRAND NEW!!2024 A 23-year-old woman is admitted to the infusion clinic after a Multiple Sclerosis Exacerbation. The physician orders methylprednisolone infusions (Solu-Medrol). The nurse would expect which of the following outcomes after administration of this medication? 1. A decrease in muscle spasticity and involuntary movements 2. A slo...

Exam 2: NUR2474/ NUR 2474 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Complete Guide | Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A | 100% Correct- Rasmussen Q: Albuterol causes Answer: bronchodilation, and should be used as rescue medication only Q: Albuterol begins working Answer: immediately, peaks in 30-60 min, and persists for 3-5 hours (cannot be used for prolonged prophylaxis for this reason) Q: Albuterol side effects Answer: adrenergic side effects, tachydysrhythmi...

AG-ACNP – Respiratory Questions and Answers Graded A+ 58 yo. M presents to ED with complaints of dry cough. CXR revealed generalized, inflamed film throughout. What is the most likely diagnosis? Pneumonitis What drug has been known to prevent nosocomial PNA? Sulcarafate (Carafate) - Mucosal Protective Agent What is an initial finding associated with a pulmonary embolism? Respiratory Alkalosis - secondary to increased RR and blowing off CO2 What is diagnostic of pulmonary HTN? 2D echo Your...

ABFM ITE 2023/2024 Exam With 200Questions and Answers Updated Completely 100% Solved Correctly, Grade A+. -A 67-year old male sees you for a Medicare annual wellness visit. He tell s you that his best friend had a stroke and he asks about his risk for stroke. He has a family history of cardiovascular disease in his father, who had a myocardial infarction at age 65 and died from a thrombotic stroke at age 71. The patient exercises regularly and has a BMI of 27 kg/m2. His only current medical ...

Anemia meds - correct answer Erythropoietin, immunosuppressants (bone marrow transplants), folic acid, ferrous sulfate A student is assisting the healthcare provider with the care of a patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). The student correctly identifies which of the following as part of the pathophysiological process of MS? - correct answer Axonal loss in the central nervous system, Scarring and plaque development, Myelin regeneration and remission of symptoms, Autoimmune damage t...