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Which action is essential for an intramuscular injection given using the Z-track technique? 

A nurse discovers that they have given a medication to a client in error.  What is the nurse’s immediate priority?

A nurse is wearing sterile gloves in preparation for performing a sterile procedure.  Which of the following objects can the nurse touch without breaking sterile technique?  (Select all that apply)

Identify the question that would obtain the most information from a client during an interview?

The Z-track injection technique is recommended for intramuscular injections because:

A nurse may see which neurological variation in geriatric adults? 

When a nurse brings pills to a client, the client is unable to hold the medication cup or put the medications in his mouth, but they are able to swallow safely. Choose the safest option.  

When must hand hygiene be performed using soap and water instead of alcohol-based hand rubs?

A 22 pound pediatric patient is being treated with penicillin.  The order is:  Penicillin 25 mg/kg/day po divided into 4 equal doses.  How many milligrams of Penicillin will the patient receive with each dose?  Round to the tenths

The client has a 2-piece colostomy appliance. After removing the client’s colostomy pouch to inspect the stoma and skin wafer, the nurse notices a dark shadow under the skin wafer. What is the best nursing action to implement in response to this finding?