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The client is to receive amoxicillin (Amoxil) 1 g po every 6…
The client is to receive amoxicillin (Amoxil) 1 g po every 6 hours. You have 500-mg tablets available. How many tablets would the nurse administer?
The nurse is caring for a terminally ill client who has alte…
The nurse is caring for a terminally ill client who has alternating of apnea with rapid deep breathing. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
The nurse in the outpatient clinic has a full appointment bo…
The nurse in the outpatient clinic has a full appointment book. A Hispanic American client, scheduled for a 10:00 am appointment, arrives at the clinic at 12:30 pm. What understanding on the part of the nurse will lead to satisfactory planning?
A client has just been told they have cervical cancer. The n…
A client has just been told they have cervical cancer. The nurse asks how this diagnosis will impact the client. The client states, “It’s just an infection, it will clear up.” What does this statement indicate?
A young adult client with metastatic cancer, who is very clo…
A young adult client with metastatic cancer, who is very close to death, appears restless. The client keeps repeating, “I’m not ready to die.” Which action is best for the nurse to take?
During a situational crisis, which of the following would be…
During a situational crisis, which of the following would be the most influential in determining a client’s response to a particular stressor?
The nurse is assessing the factors contributing to the well…
The nurse is assessing the factors contributing to the well being of a newly admitted client. Which of the following will the nurse identify as having a positive impact on the individual’s mental health?
The nurse teaches the client with chronic cancer pain about…
The nurse teaches the client with chronic cancer pain about optimal pain control. Which of the following recommendations by the nurse is most effective for pain control?
A client plans to go to the acupuncturist for complementary…
A client plans to go to the acupuncturist for complementary treatment of alcoholism. The client asks the nurse to explain how acupuncture works. What response by the nurse is most accurate?