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A. ½ tablet Rationale: 1.75 is ordered. 3.5 is available. 1.75/3.5 time one tab equlas 05. Or one half tablet. Options B, C, and D are incorrect. - correct answearsZolpidem tartrate, 1.75 mg PRN at bedtime, is prescribed for rest. The scored tablets are labeled 3.5 mg per tablet. How many tablets should the nurse plan to administer? A.½ tablet B.1 tablet C.1½ tablets D.2 tablets A. A teacher whose blood glucose levels average 126 mg/dL daily with oral antidiabetic drugs Rationale: The diabetic teacher has assumed responsibility for self-care, so among those listed, he or she is the most likely to maintain optimum health. Option B has expressed a lack of interest in health promotion. Option C continues to demonstrate a high-risk cholesterol level despite a reported attempt at dietary modifications. Previous IV drug use and a history of hepatitis make this individual a health risk despite the fact that the individual is in recovery. - correct answearsThe nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a group of healthy adults. Which individual is most likely to maintain optimum health? A. A teacher whose blood glucose levels average 126 mg/dL daily with oral antidiabetic drugs B.An accountant whose blood pressure averages 140/96 mm Hg and who says he does not have time to exercise C. A stock broker whose total serum cholesterol level dropped to 290 mg/dL with diet modifications D. A recovering IV heroin user who contracted hepatitis more than 10 years ago A. A unilateral pupil that is dilated and nonreactive to light Rationale: Any change in pupil size and reactivity is an indication of increasing intracranial pressure and should be reported to the health care provider immediately. Option B is a