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A school-age child will begin a long-term medication at home. Which teaching strategy is most appropriate?

A nurse is assisting with collecting data from a newborn following birth. Which of the following data indicate the newborn is adapting to extrauterine life?

A frail, underweight older adult is started on a highly protein-bound drug. Which concern is most important?

The client began etanercept therapy 4 months ago after poor response to methotrexate. The nurse reviews the client’s most recent clinic assessment and laboratory findings to evaluate the effectiveness of the medication. Which findings indicate a therapeutic response to medication?

A neonate is admitted to the nursery 15 minutes after delivery. The nurse notes the baby’s feet are blue. What is the most appropriate nursing action?

A nurse notices “U” on an insulin order instead of “unit.” Which safety organization addresses this?

A nurse is teaching a group about safe use of OTC cold medications in older adults. Which statement should the nurse include?

When RN and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) are caring for clients on a postpartum unit. Which task would be most appropriate for the RN to assign to the UAP?

A nurse is preparing a medication for an infant based on mg/kg dosing. The parent asks why the dose is so small. The nurse’s best explanation is:

An older adult reports taking more than 10 prescription and OTC medications daily. This situation most clearly reflects: