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The second heart sound (S2) is the result of: 

The client has an order to receive Sinemet 25mg-100mg one tablet p.o. two times a day.  The medication label is shown below.  How many milligrams (mg) of Levodopa will the client receive in one day?  Round to the whole milligram. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.     ____ mg   

Your client has an ileostomy stoma in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. What type of stool output would you expect?

The practical nurse notes that the patient’s IV site is warm and painful with erythema and swelling continuing above the insertion point of the IV catheter.  The nurse determines the patient is most likely experiencing?  

The client has an order for phenazopyridine HCL 0.2 grams po.  The phenazopyridine HCL medication bottle contains 50mg tablets. How many tablet(s) should the nurse administer for one dose?  Round to the whole tablet. ____ tablet(s)

A new medication order reads:  Guaifenesin 10 mL PO every 4-6 hours p.r.n.  How will the nurse carry out this order?

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?