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A nurse is preparing to administer clonidine 0.2 mg PO. The amount available is clonidine 0.1 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
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Full Explanation
To calculate the number of tablets, the nurse should divide the prescribed dose by the available dose. In this case, 0.2 mg / 0.1 mg = 2 tablets. Therefore, the nurse should administer 2 tablets of clonidine.
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Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a sign of possible infection in a postoperative client? (Select all that apply.)
A. Dry crust on the incision line
Dry crust on the incision line may indicate normal healing, not necessarily infection.
B. Adventitious breath sounds
Adventitious breath sounds can be indicative of pneumonia, a potential infection.
C. Increased urine output
Increased urine output is not a sign of infection but may suggest other issues.
D. Decreased level of consciousness
Decreased level of consciousness suggests a systemic issue, which could include infection affecting the central nervous system.
E. Oral temperature of 38.3° C (101° F)
Oral temperature of 38.3° C (101° F) indicates fever which is a common sign of infection.
Full Explanation
A. Dry crust on the incision line may indicate normal healing, not necessarily infection.
B. Adventitious breath sounds can be indicative of pneumonia, a potential infection.
C. Increased urine output is not a sign of infection but may suggest other issues.
D. Decreased level of consciousness suggests a systemic issue, which could include infection affecting the central nervous system.
E. Oral temperature of 38.3° C (101° F) indicates fever which is a common sign of infection.
A nurse at a provider’s office is reinforcing teaching with a client who is being treated with chemotherapy and is losing weight. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give to increase the client’s caloric intake? (Select all that apply.)
A. Use honey on toast.
Using honey on toast adds calories and sweetness.
B. Use milk instead of water in recipes.
Use milk instead of water in recipes increases the caloric content of the meal.
C. Increase fluids during meals.
While important for hydration, it does not directly increase caloric intake.
D. Substitute salad dressing for mayonnaise on sandwiches
Mayonnaise has more calories.
E. Top yogurt with granola.
None
Full Explanation
A. Using honey on toast adds calories and sweetness.
B. Use milk instead of water in recipes increases the caloric content of the meal.
C. While important for hydration, it does not directly increase caloric intake.
D. Mayonnaise has more calories.
E. Topping yogurt with granola adds calories and texture to increase caloric intake.
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who had a total joint replacement and is two days postoperative. Which of the following resources should the nurse consult to determine the client’s activity level for the day?
A. Critical pathway
Critical pathway provides a specific, timeline-based plan of care with expected outcomes and interventions, including activity levels.
B. Standards of care
Standards of care are important but may not offer specific guidance for the individual client's daily activity level.
C. Clinical practice guidelines
Guidelines may provide general recommendations but may lack specificity.
D. Textbook reference
This is general information source but not as specific or current as the institution's critical pathway.
Full Explanation
A. Critical pathway provides a specific, timeline-based plan of care with expected outcomes and interventions, including activity levels.
B. Standards of care are important but may not offer specific guidance for the individual client's daily activity level.
C. Guidelines may provide general recommendations but may lack specificity.
D. This is general information source but not as specific or current as the institution's critical pathway.