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The client has an order to receive Sandostatin 400mcg subcutaneous daily.  The medication label is shown below.  How many mL(s) should the nurse administer?  Round answer to the tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.  _______ mL

When implementing the plan of care for a patient receiving IV therapy, which intervention would be most appropriate?

A blood glucose level of ______________, is considered hypoglycemic.

Which of the following findings would lead the practical nurse to suspect that a client’s IV has infiltrated?

  When reading a TB test the practical nurse measures the mm of?

The nurse is preparing to provide morning cares and change the bed of an elderly client with diarrhea who is on contact precautions.  Which of the following should the nurse do?

The practical nurse is preparing a client for the physical examination by the health-care provider.  Identify the priority assessment to be obtained by the practical nurse during this preparation.

The provider ordered labetalol hydrochloride (Normodyne) 300 mg PO bid. The available dose is 200 mg scored tablets. The practical nurse will give:

In caring for a client using Contact Precautions, which of the following is necessary?

In collecting a client’s blood pressure, the nurse obtains the result of 138/86. The client climbed the stairs prior to entering the exam room.  Which of the following is the best response by the practical nurse?