A nurse is caring for a client who has a gonococcal infection and has been prescribed an IM injection of ceftriaxone. The client refuses the medication because they are afraid of needles. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? *I will discuss other treatments options with your provider.” “You must take this medication […]

What distinguishes the Family Systems Model of AN from other theories that describe the influence of families on the development of the disorder? Group of answer choices Problems reflect the outward expression of disturbed family relationships and the individual with AN is the patient Problems reflect a conflict in the patient’s mind and the whole […]

For a potassium level of 2.9 in a patient with cardiac disease and without renal impairment, the prescriber will order which of the following treatments? Group of answer choices C. 10 meq KCL orally in orange juice each day for four days. D. An oral potassium supplement, like K-dur, 10 meq daily. B. 20 meq […]

Given the continued increase in incidence of eating disorders and their serious consequences, early detection is key. Which of these statements about early detection is true? a) Evidence of excessive weight concern, a pattern of weight loss or lack of appropriate increases in weight or height in growing children all warrant careful assessment for an […]

A patient for whom you have prescribed iron supplementation for iron deficiency anemia,returns to the clinic a week later complaining that the iron pills make her nauseated. The NP should tell her to: Group of answer choices A. take the iron with a Dramamine tablet B. take the iron early in the morning before breakfast […]

A nurse from the Emergency Department (ED) calls the floor to ask about a client who was admitted from her neighborhood. The nurse answering the phone is worried that she will offend the ED nurse. What should the nurse do? 1. Answer the question for the nurse. 2. Refrain from answering the question for the […]

What should the nurse include when reinforcing teaching to a client following a right knee arthroscopy? Select all that apply 1. Apply ice to right knee continuously for the first 24 hours. 2. Elevate the right knee when sitting. 3. Notify the primary healthcare provider of tingling in the right leg. 4. Gradually start an […]

With most of the ACE inhibitors that are approved for heart failure: Group of answer choices C. Doses are in a range where angioedema will not be seen as a side effect D. Cardiac remodeling does not contribute significantly to the effect of the drug A. Starting doses are lower than they are for the […]

e Calculator QUESTION 65 The nurse provides care for a client diagnosed with a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which action by the nurse is most important when creating a teaching plan? 1. Ask the client to discuss perception of health status. 2. Identify the client’s strengths and weaknesses. 3. Encourage the client to discuss concerns with […]

A nurse is caring for a client in the clinic. Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 Vital Signs 1 week ago: Temperature 37° C (98.6° F) Heart rate 64/min Respiratory rate 12/min Blood pressure 118/72 mm Hg Today: Temperature 37.2° C (98.9° F) Heart rate 82/min Respiratory rate 16/min Blood pressure 110/68 mm Hg Time Remaining: 00:02:08 […]