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Seizure precautions - ANSWERS Ensure client has IV access for seizure medication administration. Postoperative lab values - ANSWERS Report Hgb level of 8 g/dL to provider as an indicator of postoperative hemorrhage or anemia. ESWL procedure - ANSWERS Expect stone fragments in the urine after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. Airborne precautions - ANSWERS Initiate airborne precautions for a client with anorexia, low-grade fever, night sweats, and productive cough, as these are ...

Endoscopy (EGD) positioning - ANSWERS left side lying Before an Endoscopy (EGD): - ANSWERS -NPO 6-8 hr -remove dentures Gastroenteritis care plan: - ANSWERS -restrict dairy, caffeine, milk -eat foods high in potassium -increase fluid intake -contact precautions In what order do you open the sterile package? - ANSWERS flap furthest from body, side flaps, then closest A nurse has removed a sterile pack from its outside cover and place it on a clean work surface in preparation for an ...

Endoscopy (EGD) positioning - ANSWERS left side lying Before an Endoscopy (EGD): - ANSWERS -NPO 6-8 hr -remove dentures Gastroenteritis care plan: - ANSWERS -restrict dairy, caffeine, milk -eat foods high in potassium -increase fluid intake -contact precautions In what order do you open the sterile package? - ANSWERS flap furthest from body, side flaps, then closest A nurse has removed a sterile pack from its outside cover and place it on a clean work surface in preparation for an ...

A nurse is preparing to initiate intravenous fluids via an infusion pump for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWERS Check the expiration date of the safety inspection sticker of the pump. A nurse is caring for a client who has an implanted venous access port. Which of the following should the nurse use to access the port? - ANSWERS A non-coring needle A nurse is caring for a client who is near the end of life and is on complete bed rest. The client st...

A nurse is planning a primary prevention strategy for reducing obesity in a community. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use? - CORRECT ANSWER Educate the children about nutrition and exercise at a daycare center. A community health nurse is developing health promotion activities for a community. Which of the following is the highest priority of action? - CORRECT ANSWER Participation in community assessments to identify community health problems, A home health nurse is...

Seizure precautions - ANSWER Ensure client has IV access for seizure medication administration. Postoperative lab values - ANSWER Report Hgb level of 8 g/dL to provider as an indicator of postoperative hemorrhage or anemia. ESWL procedure - ANSWER Expect stone fragments in the urine after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. Airborne precautions - ANSWER Initiate airborne precautions for a client with anorexia, low-grade fever, night sweats, and productive cough, as these are manife...

A nurse is caring for a client who states, "My boss accused me of stealing yesterday. I was so angry I went to the gym and worked out." The nurse should recognize the client is demonstrating which of the following defense mechanisms? - ANSWERS Sublimation Rationale: The client is exhibiting behaviors consistent with sublimation, which is displayed when a client substitutes socially unacceptable behavior for acceptable behavior. A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized anx...

A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving intravenous therapy. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a manifestation of fluid volume excess? a. Decreased bowel sounds b. Distended neck veins c. Bilateral muscle weakness d. Thread pulse - ANSWERS b. Distended neck veins A nurse is caring for a client who has hyponatremia and is receiving an infusion of a prescribed hypertonic solution. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the tr...

A provider prescribes phenobarbital for a client who has a seizure disorder. The medication has a long half-life of 4 days. How many times per day should the nurse expect to administer this medication? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four - ANSWERS A (Medications with long half-lives remain at their therapeutic levels between doses for long periods of time. The nurse should expect to administer this medication once a day.) A staff educator is reviewing medication dosages and factors that ...

Diaphragm - ANSWER Spermicide must be applied with each act of sexual intercourse and should remain in place 6 hrs after. Empty bladder prior to coitus Transdermal contraceptive patch - ANSWER Patch applied to dry skin overlying subQ tissue, excluding breast Depo-Provera - ANSWER IM injection given every 11-13 weeks (start should be during first 5 days of clients menstrual cycle) Essure - ANSWER Insertion of agent resulting in development of scar tissue in Fallopian tubes. Not reversi...