RN Pharmacology Online Practice B
A nurse has accepted a verbal prescription for "three tenths of a milligram of levothyroxine IV stat"for a client who has myxedema coma. How should the nurse transcribe the dosage of this medication in the client's medical record? .3 mg 0.3 mg 0.30 mg 3/10 mg
0.3 mg
A nurse is caring for a client who has a newly placed ileostomy. NGN QUESTION: complete the following sentence by using the lists of options. The nurse should address the _____ followed by the _____.
1. Stoma color 2. Skin around the stoma
A nurse is preparing to obtain a lower extremity blood pressure from a client and no longer palpated the popliteal pulse after 92 mm Hg. Which of the following images displays the measurement in mm Hg to which the nurse should inflate the cuff when obtaining the blood pressure?
30 mm Hg above = 122
A nurse is caring for a client who has tuberculosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) A. Place the client in a room with negative-pressure airflow. B. Wear gloves when assisting the client with oral care. C. Limit each visitor to 2-hr increments. D. Wear a surgical mask when providing client care. E. Use antimicrobial sanitizer for hand hygiene.
A,B,E
A nurse is reviewing the lab results of a client who has been receiving injections of epoetin alfa for the past 3 weeks. Which of the following lab findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the treatment is effective? A. Increased reticulocyte count B. Decreased hemoglobin C. Increased neutrophils D. Decreased triglycerides
A.
A nurse is teaching a client about how to use a nitro transdermal patch. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. Apply the patch to a hairless area of skin. B. Replace the patch twice a day. C. Leave the patch off for 4 hr daily. D. Apply the patch to the same area each day.
A.
A nurse is admitting a client. The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply. A. Place the client on droplet isolation precautions. B. Apply oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. C. Request a prescription for an antipyretic medication. D. Wear an N-95 mask when providing care to the client. E. Request a prescription for an antihypertensive medication. F. Remain 1 m (3 feet) from the client.
A,B,C,F
NGN QUESTION: click to highlight the findings that indicate the client is malnourished. A. Cachectic, with flaccid muscle tone. B. Skin dry and scaly with bruises on extremities. C. Oriented x 3, able to move all extremities. D. Pulse rate 118/min E. Respiratory rate 18/min F. Abdomen distended G. Temperature 39.2° C (102.6° F) H. BMI 17
A,B,D,F,H
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a new prescription for a home oxygen concentrator. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client and his family? (Select all that apply.) A. Check the cord routinely for frays or tearing. B. Keep the unit at least 1.2 m (4 feet) away from a gas stove. C. Consider purchasing a generator for power backup. D. Observe for signs of hypoxia. E. Select synthetic clothing and bedding.
A,C,D
A nurse in the emergency department (ED) is caring for a client who reports abdominal pain. Based on the client's clinical findings, which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply. A. Assist the client to a left side-lying position with the right knee flexed. B. Prepare the client for a chest x-ray. C. Administer a cleansing enema. D. Auscultate the client's bowel sounds. E. Perform a manual digital examination of the client's rectum. F. Administer oxycodone extended-release tablets. G. Prepare the client for NG tube placement.
A,C,D,E
NGN QUESTION: the nurse is reviewing the client's medical record. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply. A. Request a prescription for an antibiotic medication. B. Apply oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. C. Initiate droplet precautions. D. Wear a mask within 1 m (3 feet) of the client. E. Place the client in a negative airflow room. F. Apply a mask on the client when they leave their room.
A,C,D,F
A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse prepare a sterile field for a dressing change. Which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse requires intervention by the charge nurse? A. The newly licensed nurse places the cap of a bottle of sterile saline solution on the sterile field. B. The newly licensed nurse places sterile objects 2.5 cm (1 inch) within the border of the field. C. The newly licensed nurse holds the bottle of sterile saline outside the edge of the field when pouring. D. The sterile field is positioned at the level of the newly licensed nurse's waist.
A.
A nurse is administering IV fluids to a client. When monitoring for adverse effects, which of the following assessments should the nurse identify as the priority? A. Auscultate lung sounds. B. Measure urine output. C. Monitor blood pressure readings. D. Monitor electrolyte levels.
A.
A nurse is assessing a client who started a Rx for phenytoin 3 weeks ago. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse identify as an indication of a hypersensitivity rxn to the phenytoin? A. Enlargement of the cervical lymph nodes B. Diarrhea C. Ringing in the ears D. Alopecia
A.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a radial fracture and a new Rx for butorphanol. The nurse should identify that which of the following statements by the client indicates a contraindication for the administration of butorphanol? A. "I've been taking methadone to treat a heroin use disorder." B. "My pain rating is at 7 on a 0 to 10 scale." C. "My fingers are numb." D. "I am allergic to peanuts."
A.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal diagnosis whose health is declining. The client requests information about advance directives. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. "We can talk about advance directives, and I can also give you some brochures about them." B. "You should set up a time to talk with your provider about that." C. "Let's discuss how you are feeling today, and we'll save the planning for when you are feeling a little better." D. "Why do you want to discuss this without your partner here to plan this with you?"
A.
A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal liver cancer. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is experiencing spiritual distress? A. "What could I have done to deserve this illness?" B. "I blame medical science for not curing me." C."Where is my daughter at a time like this?" D. "Will I ever begin to feel in charge of my life again?"
A.
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving pain medication through a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Instruct the family to refrain from pushing the button for the client while she is asleep. B. Inform the client that because she is on PCA, vital signs will be taken every 8 hr. C. Teach the client to avoid pushing the button until pain is above a 7 on a scale of 0 to 10. D. Increase the basal rate and shorten the lock-out interval time if the client's pain level is too high.
A.
A nurse is caring for a group of clients on a medical surgical unit. In which of the following situations does the nurse demonstrate the ethical principle of veracity? A. A client who is unaware of her recent cancer diagnosis asks the nurse if she has cancer, and the nurse responds affirmatively. B. A client who has a prescription for a nasogastric tube refuses it, and the nurse complies with the client's wishes. C. A client who has a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order has a cardiac arrest, and the nurse does not perform CPR despite requests from the client's family. D. A client who is about to undergo a painful procedure receives pain medication 30 min before the procedure that the nurse previously promised to administer.
A.
A nurse is discussing the use of herbal supplements for health promotion with a client. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of herbal supplement use? A. "I can take echinacea to improve my immune system." B. "I can take feverfew to reduce my level of anxiety." C. "I can take ginger to improve my memory." D. "I can take ginkgo biloba to relieve nausea."
A.
A nurse is preforming a peripheral vascular assessment for a client, when placing the bell of the stethoscope on the clients neck, the nurse hears the following sound. This sound indicates which of the following? A. Narrowed arterial lumen B. Distended jugular veins C. Impaired ventricular contraction D. Asynchronous closure of the aortic and pulmonic valves
A.
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.5 mL of oral single-dose liquid medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Gently shake the container of medication prior to administration. B. Transfer the medication to a medicine cup. C. Place the client in a semi-Fowler's position prior to medication administration. D. Verify the dosage by measuring the liquid before administering it.
A.
A nurse is preparing to delegate client care task to an assistive personnel a P. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate? A. Ambulating a client who is postoperative B. Inserting an indwelling urinary catheter for a client C. Demonstrating the use of an incentive spirometer to a client D. Confirming that a client's pain has decreased after receiving an analgesic
A.
A nurse is teaching a client who is experiencing postop pain about the use of a PCA pump to deliver morphine. Which of the following statements by the client. indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "I'll push the button about 10 minutes before I get out of bed." B. "I'll ask my son to push the dose button when I am asleep for the night." C. "I won't push the button that often, so I don't overdose." D. "I shouldn't experience any adverse effects when using a PCA pump with morphine."
A.
A nurse is teaching a client whose left leg is in a cast about using crutches. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching? A. "When descending stairs, I will first shift my weight to my right leg." B. "I should place my crutches 12 inches in front and to the side of each foot." C. "As I sit down, I will hold one crutch in each hand." D. "I will make sure the shoulder rests are snug against my armpits."
A.
NGN QUESTION: a nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for 5 units of regular and 10 units of NPH insulin to mix together and administer subcutaneously. Determine the correct order of steps for this procedure. A. The nurse should inject air into the vial of regular insulin. B. The nurse should inject air into the vial of NPH insulin without roughing the needle to the solution C. Insert the needle into the NPH insulin vial and withdraw the correct amount of NPH insulin D. Withdraw the correct amount of the regular insulin.
B,A,D,C
NGN QUESTION: the nurse is reviewing the clients medical record. Click to highlight the findings that require intervention by then nurse. A. Client is repositioned every 2 hr. B. Passive range-of-motion exercises to lower extremities performed once each day. C. Feet warm. Pedal pulses 2+ bilaterally. D. Plantar flexion contractures noted bilaterally. E. Left heel with 1.3 cm x 1.3 cm (0.5 in x 0.5 in) area of nonblanchable erythema, skin intact.
B,D,E
A community health nurse is checking blood pressures for a group of clients at a community health screening. Which of the following clients is at an increased risk for hypertension? A. A client who is 52 years old B. A client who smokes one pack of cigarettes each day C. A client who walks for 30 min every day D. A client who drinks one glass of wine three times per week
B.
A nurse in a surgical suite notes documentation on a client's medical record that he has a latex allergy. In preparation for the client's procedure, which of the following precautions should the nurse take? A. Ensure sterilization of nondisposable items with ethylene oxide. B. Wrap monitoring cords with stockinette and tape them in place. C. Cleanse latex ports on IV tubing with chlorhexidine before injecting medication. D. Wear hypoallergenic latex gloves that contain powder.
B.
A nurse is caring for a client who has an NG tube and is receiving intermittent feedings through and open system. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Rinse the feeding bag with water between feedings. B. Tell the client to keep the head of the bed elevated at least 30°. C. Make sure the enteral formula is at room temperature. D. Wipe the top of the formula can with alcohol.
B.
A nurse is caring for a client who is refusing a blood transfusion for religious reasons. The client's partner wants the client to have the blood transfusion. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Ask the client to consider a direct donation. B. Withhold the blood transfusion. C. Request a consultation with the ethics committee. D. Ask the client's family to intervene.
B.
A nurse is caring for a client who reports difficulty falling asleep. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make? A. "Drink a cup of hot cocoa before bedtime." B. "Maintain a consistent time to wake up each day." C. "Exercise 1 hour before going to bed." D. "Watch a television program in bed before going to sleep."
B.
A nurse is caring for a client who reports pain. When documenting the quality of the clients pain in an initial pain assessment, the nurse should record which of the following client statements? A. "I'm having mild pain." B. "The pain is like a dull ache in my stomach." C. "I notice that the pain gets worse after I eat." D. "The pain makes me feel nauseous."
B.
A nurse is caring for a client who requires an informed consent for a surgical procedure. Which of the following actions is the nurse's responsibility? A. Describe the procedure to the client. B. Witness the client's signature on the consent form. C. Inform the client of alternatives to the procedure. D. Tell the client which team members will assist with the procedure.
B.
A nurse is preparing to insert a peripheral IV catheter to initiate IV fluid therapy for an older adult client. Which of the following veins should the nurse choose as the insertion site? A. Superficial dorsal vein B. Median vein in the forearm C. Cephalic vein in the wrist D. Great saphenous vein
B.
A nurse is reviewing protocol in preparation for suctioning secretions from a client who has a new tracheostomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? A. Use a resuscitation bag with 80% oxygen prior to the procedure. B. Select a suction catheter that is half the size of the lumen. C. Place the end of the suction catheter in water-soluble lubricant. D. Adjust the wall suction apparatus to a pressure of 170 mm Hg.
B.
A nurse manager is overseeing the care activities on a unit. For which of the following situations should the nurse manager intervene due to a violation of HIPAA guidelines? A. A nurse who is caring for a client reviews the client's medical chart with a nursing student who is working with the nurse. B. A nurse asks a nurse from another unit to assist with documentation for a client. C. A nurse who is caring for a client returns a call to the person appointed in the health care proxy to discuss the client's care. D. A nurse discusses a client's status with the physical therapist who is caring for the client.
B.
A nurse has just administered 2mg of hydromorphone from a 4mg vial to treat a client's postop pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Secure the remainder of the medication in the syringe in a locked drawer for future use. B. Discard the vial with the remaining medication in a wastebasket. C. Dispose of the syringe with the remaining medication in a secure sharps container. D. Have a second nurse witness the disposal of the medication.
D.
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a middle adult client who states, "The doctor says that, since I am at an average risk for colon cancer, I should have routine screening. What does that involve?" Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. "I'll get a blood sample from you and send it for a screening test." B. "Beginning at age 60, you should have a colonoscopy." C. "You should have a fecal occult blood test every year." D. "The recommendation is to have a sigmoidoscopy every 10 years."
C.
A nurse in a long-term care facility is preparing meds for a group of clients. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when following guidelines for safe medication administration? A. Return acetaminophen to the facility's stock bottle after a client refuses a dose. B. Crush the client's verapamil extended-release tablet and administer in pudding. C. Administer a client's cephalexin 30 min before it is scheduled. D. Apply an estradiol transdermal patch to a female client's waistline.
C.
A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the lab reports of a client who has been taking allopurinol. Which of the following results indicates a therapeutic response to the medication? A. Decreased triglyceride level B. Increased hematocrit level C. Decreased uric acid level D. Increased albumin level
C.
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who sustained multiple fractures in a MVC. The client rates their pain as an 8 on a 0-10 scale. Which of the following pain meds should the nurse expect to administer? A. Ibuprofen PO B. Pentazocine IM C. Morphine IV D. Fentanyl transdermal
C.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a noted extravasation of an IV site following infiltration of dopamine. After stopping the dopamine infusion, which of the following actions should the nurse take next? A. Inject phentolamine into the affected area. B. Apply a cold compress to the site. C. Aspirate dopamine from the IV cannula. D. Photograph the site.
C.
A nurse is caring for a client who requires a 24 hr urine collection. Which is the following statements by the client indicates and understanding of the teaching? A. "I had a bowel movement, but I was able to save the urine." B. "I have a specimen in the bathroom from about 30 minutes ago." C. "I flushed what I urinated at 7:00 a.m. and have saved all urine since." D. "I drink a lot, so I will fill up the bottle and complete the test quickly."
C.
A nurse is performing a Romberg's test during the physical assessment of a client. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use? A. Touch the face with a cotton ball. B. Apply a vibrating tuning fork to the client's forehead. C. Have the client stand with their arms at their sides and their feet together. D. Perform direct percussion over the area of the kidneys.
C.
A nurse is planning to apply testosterone topical solution to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Cover the site with a transparent dressing after application. B. Rub the solution in while wearing gloves. C. Apply the medication to the client's axilla. D. Dry shave the client's skin prior to application.
C.
A nurse is planning to perform a dressing change on a client's peripherally inserted central catheter site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Apply clean gloves when cleaning the site. B. Document that the next dressing change is due in 14 days. C. Measure the length of the external portion of the catheter. D. Cleanse around the site for at least 20 seconds.
C.
A nurse is preparing to transfer a client who can bear weight on one leg from the bed to a chair. After securing a safe environment, which of the following actions should the nurse take next? A. Rock the client up to a standing position. B. Pivot on the foot that is the farthest from the chair. C. Assess the client for orthostatic hypotension. D. Apply a gait belt to the client.
C.
A nurse is teaching a client to self-administer NPH insulin and regular insulin in the same syringe. Which of the. following instructions should the nurse include? A. Discard any NPH insulin that is cloudy. B. Shake the vial of NPH insulin to mix it. C. Draw up the regular insulin into the syringe first. D. Inject air into the regular insulin vial first.
C.
A nurse is teaching a client who is about to start taking levodopa/carbidopa orally disintegrating tablets to treat Parkinson's disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. "You should notify the provider if your symptoms do not improve within 1 week." B. "You should report a darkening of your urine or sweat to the provider." C. "You should not take the medication with high-protein meals." D. "You should drink 8 ounces of water as the tablet is dissolving."
C.
A nurse is caring for a client who has decreased mobility. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to decrease the client's risk of developing plantar flexion contractures? A. Place a pillow under the client's knees. B. Position a trochanter roll under each of the client's hips. C. Advise the client to wear rubber-soled slippers. D. Apply an ankle-foot orthotic device to the client's feet.
D.
A nurse is planning an educational program for a group of older adults at a senior living center. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include? A. "You should have an eye examination every 2 years." B. "You should receive a tetanus booster every 5 years." C. "You should receive a shingles vaccine when you are 70 years old." D. "You should receive a pneumococcal vaccine when you are 65 years old."
D.
A nurse is assessing a client who began taking verapamil 3 days ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this med? Hypertension Constipation Gingivitis Facial edema
Constipation
A middle adult client tells the nurse, "I feel so useless now that my children do not need me anymore." Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. "Most people are happy when their children grow up and leave home." B. "You should be proud that your children are becoming independent." C. "Maybe you should consider why you are feeling useless." D. "People in middle adulthood often find satisfaction in nurturing and guiding young people."
D.
A charge nurse is discussing the responsibility of nurses caring for clients who have Clostridium difficile infection. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Assign the client to a room with a negative airflow system. B. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when leaving the client's room. C. Clean contaminated surfaces in the client's room with a phenol solution. D. Have family members wear a gown and gloves when visiting.
D.
A home health nurse is completing and admission assessment of an older adult client who has their caregiver present. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a potential indication of elder abuse? A. The caregiver is the client's financial power of attorney. B. The client is in a wheelchair with the wheels locked. C. The client reports receiving a full bath twice each week. D. The caregiver insists on remaining in the room.
D.
A nurse is planning care for a client who has vision loss. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care to assist the client with feeding? A. Assign a staff member to feed the client. B. Provide small-handled utensils for the client. C. Thicken liquids on the client's tray. D. Arrange food in a consistent pattern on the client's plate.
D.
A nurse is preparing to administer multiple medications to a client who has an enteral feeding tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? A. Dissolve each medication in 5 mL of sterile water. B. Draw up medications together in the syringe. C. Push the syringe plunger gently when feeling resistance. D. Flush the tube with 15 mL of sterile water.
D.
A nurse is reviewing practice guidelines with a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include that is within the RN scope of practice? A. Insert an implanted port. B. Close a laceration with sutures. C. Place an endotracheal tube. D. Initiate an enteral feeding through a gastrostomy tube.
D.
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who recently had a MI and has a new Rx for clopidogrel. Which of the following info should the nurse report to the provider? A. The client is of Greek descent. B. The client has a history of anxiety. C. The client has a prescription for ezetimibe. D. The client takes a garlic supplement.
D.
A nurse is teaching a group of staff members about the use of essential oils for aromatherapy. The nurse should include in the teaching that this therapy might be contraindicated for which of the following clients? A. A client who has a history of physical abuse B. A client who has a permanent pacemaker C. A client who has ulcerative colitis D. A client who has asthma
D.
A nurse on a medical unit is preparing to discharge a client to home. Which of the following actions should the nurse take as part of the medication reconciliation process? A. Seal unused medications from the facility in a plastic bag. B. Evaluate the client's ability to self-administer medications. C. Report an identified discrepancy to The Joint Commission. D. Compare prescriptions with medications the client received while at the facility.
D.
A. nurse is administering enoxaparin to a client who is at high risk for DVT. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Choose a site on the upper thigh. B. Spread the injection site. C. Expel the air bubble before injecting the medication. D. Inject the medication deeply into subcutaneous tissue.
D.
A nurse is completing an admission assessment for a client who reports vomiting and diarrhea for the past 3 days. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect? Neck vein distention Urine specific gravity 1.010 Rapid heart rate Blood pressure 144/82 mm Hg
rapid heart rate
A nurse is planning care for a client who has tuberculosis. The nurse should wear which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment when providing care for the client? Gown N95 respirator Shoe covers Surgical cap
N95
A nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking gemfibrozil to lower their triglyceride levels. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following adverse effects to the provider immediately.? Upper abdominal discomfort Blurred vision Headache Dizziness
Upper abdominal discomfort
A nurse is assessing a client who received an IV fluid bolus for dehydration. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of fluid volume excess? Hypotension Weak, thready pulse Slow capillary refill Distended neck veins
distended neck veins
A client who is nonambulatory notifies the nurse that his trash can is on fire. After the nurse confirms the fire, which of the following actions should the nurse take next? Activate the emergency fire alarm. Extinguish the fire. Evacuate the client. Confine the fire.
evacuate the client
NGN QUESTION: complete the following sentence by using the lists of options. The client is at risk for ____ as evidenced by ____.
bleeding platelet count
A nurse is giving a change-of-shift report about a client they admitted earlier that day who has pneumonia. Which of the following pieces of information is the priority for the nurse to provide? Admitting diagnosis Breath sounds Body temperature Diagnostic test results
breath sounds
A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking hydrocodone for 4 weeks to relieve chronic pain. The nurse should evaluate the client for which of the following findings as a common adverse effect of this med? Mydriasis Insomnia Constipation Urinary frequency
constipation
a nurse in an acute care facility is preparing a discharge summary for a client who is transferring to a long-term care facility. Which of the following documentation should the nurse include? Client flow sheet Acuity ratings Current medications Incident reports
current meds
A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking ferrous sulfate to treat iron-deficiency anemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse document as an adverse effect of supplemental iron therapy? Dental caries Heartburn Steatorrhea Diplopia
heartburn
A nurse is calculating a client's fluid intake over the past 8 hr. Which of the following should the nurse plan to document on the client's intake and output record as 120 mL of fluid? 2 cups of soup 1 quart of water 8 oz of ice chips 6 oz of tea
ice chips
A nurse is reviewing a client's medication prescription that reads, "digoxin 0.25 by mouth every day." Which of the following components of the prescription should the nurse verify with the provider? Medication name Route of administration Medication dose Frequency of administration
med dose
A nurse is planning teaching for a group of adolescents who each recently had a surgical placement of an ostomy. Which of the following methods should the nurse use as a psychomotor approach to learning? Role play Group discussions Question-answer meetings Practice sessions
practice sessions
A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking cyclosporine to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The client tells the nurse that they are also taking naproxen to relieve joint pain.The nurse should monitor for the client for which of the following complications due to the interaction between these two meds? Hypotension Thrombophlebitis Renal impairment Coronary vasospasm
renal impairment
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving fluid through a peripheral IV catheter. Which of the following findings at the IV site should the nurse identify as indicating infiltration? Purulent exudate Warmth Skin blanching Bleeding
skin blanching
A nurse is caring for a client who has a pressure injury. NGN QUESTION: click to highlight the findings that the nurse should report to the provider. Temperature WBC count Prealbumin level Hemoglobin level Blood pressure Pain level Odor of wound Bowel sounds
temp WBC count prealbumin level pain level odor of wound
A nurse is teaching an older adult client who is at risk for osteoporosis about beginning a program of regular physical activity. Which of the following types of activities should the nurse recommend? Walking briskly Riding a bicycle Performing isometric exercises Engaging in high-impact aerobics
walking briskly
A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking levothyroxine for 3 months to treat hypothyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect as an indication that the medication is effective? Cool skin Weight loss Thick nails Decreased heart rate
weight loss
A nurse is preparing to administer the hep B vaccine to an adult client who has not previously received it. When reviewing the client's history, the nurse should identify an anaphylactic reaction to. which of the following. foods as a contraindication for receiving this vaccine? Eggs Yeast Neomycin Gelatin
yeast
