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In terms of calculation of drug dosages, which information will be most important for the nurse to collect regarding a pediatric client during the first clinic visit?

The client draws back when the nurse reaches over the side rails to take his blood pressure.  What is the best response by the nurse to promote effective communication?

The nurse administers an intramuscular medication of iron by the Z-track method. What is the reason for administration by this method?

A client is ordered to receive sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin) for chronic otitis media. The medication is ordered 5 mg/kg/dose. The client weighs 132 lb. The medication is available as 125 mg/5 mL. The nurse should administer how may milliliters for each dose? (Round to the whole number) _____________ mL/dose

A client currently on oral contraceptives has been prescribed tetracycline (Doxycycline). The nurse knows the teaching has been effective when the clients makes which of the following statements?

A client is admitted to the emergency department with suspected severe fluid volume overload. What should be the nurse’s first action?

Which of the following nursing notes would be considered charting by exception?

Which of these nursing diagnoses would be most appropriate for managing the state of bargaining in Kubler-Ross’s theory of death and dying?

The nurse is providing oral care to a hospitalized diabetic client.  Which oral care actions are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

A client is admitted with dehydration. Significant findings include: BP= 72/46; P= 118; minimal output of concentrated urine. Which intravenous fluid would be most appropriate for this client initially?