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The nurse is preparing to apply valacyclovir(Valtrex) ointment to the shingles lesions located across a client's left side and lower back. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
The nurse is preparing to apply valacyclovir(Valtrex) ointment to the shingles lesions located across a client's left side and lower back. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
The nurse is providing care for a client at 32 weeks’ gestation who started low-molecular heparin injections after developing a deep vein thrombosis. The client asks the nurse, "Why do I have to take a shot? Why can’t I take the blood clot medicine that my dad takes orally?" Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?
The nurse is providing care for a client at 32 weeks’ gestation who started low-molecular heparin injections after developing a deep vein thrombosis. The client asks the nurse, "Why do I have to take a shot? Why can’t I take the blood clot medicine that my dad takes orally?" Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?
The nurse is providing care to a client with HIV who has been prescribed fosamprenavir (Lexiva). Which of the following statements by the client indicates that further teaching is necessary? A. ―The metabolites of this medication may be excreted in active form.
The nurse is providing care to a client with HIV who has been prescribed fosamprenavir (Lexiva). Which of the following statements by the client indicates that further teaching is necessary? A. ―The metabolites of this medication may be excreted in active form.
The nurse is working with a client who was recently started on insulin therapy. The client’s young daughter asks, "Why do you have to give her a shot? Why can’t you just give her a pill?" Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?
The nurse is working with a client who was recently started on insulin therapy. The client’s young daughter asks, "Why do you have to give her a shot? Why can’t you just give her a pill?" Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?
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The nurse is providing care for a 48-year-old male on the surgical unit. Gentamicin(Garamycin) 2mg/kg every 8 hours has been started. The nurse would be most concerned by which of the following findings?
The nurse is providing care for a 48-year-old male on the surgical unit. Gentamicin(Garamycin) 2mg/kg every 8 hours has been started. The nurse would be most concerned by which of the following findings?
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A 16-year-old client comes to the urgent care clinic with symptoms of tonsillitis. The client tells the nurse she takes tetracycline (Doxycycline) daily for the treatment of acne. The nurse would be most concerned if the health care provider prescribed which of the following
A 16-year-old client comes to the urgent care clinic with symptoms of tonsillitis. The client tells the nurse she takes tetracycline (Doxycycline) daily for the treatment of acne. The nurse would be most concerned if the health care provider prescribed which of the following
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. The nurse is providing care for a client experiencing muscle spasms. The physician has ordered cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril). The nurse would inform the client to anticipate which of the following side effects
. The nurse is providing care for a client experiencing muscle spasms. The physician has ordered cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril). The nurse would inform the client to anticipate which of the following side effects
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While caring for clients on the medical unit, the nurse would see which of the following clients first?
While caring for clients on the medical unit, the nurse would see which of the following clients first?
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While preparing to provide a patient admitted to the hospital for a laparoscopic hysterectomy the prescribed dose of ibuprofen (Motrin) 800 mg orally, which of the following actions would take highest priority?
While preparing to provide a patient admitted to the hospital for a laparoscopic hysterectomy the prescribed dose of ibuprofen (Motrin) 800 mg orally, which of the following actions would take highest priority?
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The nurse is providing care for clients on the orthopedic unit. Which of the following assessment findings is most concerning to the nurse?
The nurse is providing care for clients on the orthopedic unit. Which of the following assessment findings is most concerning to the nurse?
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While working in the neonatal intensive care unit, the nurse notes an infant's oxygen saturation has been 98% for the past 4 hours. The infant has been receiving oxygen at 4L. Which of the following actions by the nurse is best?
While working in the neonatal intensive care unit, the nurse notes an infant's oxygen saturation has been 98% for the past 4 hours. The infant has been receiving oxygen at 4L. Which of the following actions by the nurse is best?
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While providing oral medications the nurse recognizes which of the following is true regarding the absorption rate of a medication?
While providing oral medications the nurse recognizes which of the following is true regarding the absorption rate of a medication?
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While caring for multiple clients on the medical/surgical unit, the nurse would monitor which of the following individuals for potential liver toxicity?(Select all that apply)
While caring for multiple clients on the medical/surgical unit, the nurse would monitor which of the following individuals for potential liver toxicity?(Select all that apply)
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While working in the gastrointestinal diagnostic clinic, the nurse identifies which of the following individuals as at high risk for developing a gastric ulcer?
While working in the gastrointestinal diagnostic clinic, the nurse identifies which of the following individuals as at high risk for developing a gastric ulcer?
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While providing medications to clients in the long-term care facility, which of the following actions would the nurse use to prevent gastrointestinal side effects?(Select all that apply)
While providing medications to clients in the long-term care facility, which of the following actions would the nurse use to prevent gastrointestinal side effects?(Select all that apply)
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