Chapter 21: Problem 72
The client has an order for administration of 10 units of regular insulin to be given at 7:00 a.m. The nurse should offer a snack at: A. 3:00 p.m. B. 1:00 p.m. C. 11:00 a.m. D. 9:00 a.m.
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The client returns to the unit following surgery for removal of a tumor of the parathyroid gland. Where should the nurse check for bleeding? A. Behind the neck B. Behind the ear C. On the abdomen D. In the groin
The client’s magnesium level is checked every six hours during magnesium sulfate therapy. If the client’s magnesium level is 7.0 mg/dL, the nurse should: ? A. Obtain another magnesium level immediately ? B. Chart the finding ? C. Call the doctor ? D. Administer calcium gluconate
The 50-year-old client is seen in the gynecologic office with complaint of hot flashes. Which medication is often prescribed for the control of hot flashes? ? A. Calcitriol (Calcijex) ? B. Alendronate (Fosamax) ? C. Conjugate estrogen (Premarin) ? D. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
The pregnant client is admitted to the emergency room with the umbilical cord protruding from the vagina. Which action should be taken first? ? A. Place the client in Trendelenburg position ? B. Call the physician to report the finding ? C. Begin an IV of 5% dextrose ? D. Cover the cord with sterile gauze
The client with diabetes presents to the emergency department with pupils dilated. Which action by the nurse indicates understanding of the client's presenting symptom? A. The nurse checks the client's Hgb A1C. B. The nurse begins an IV of normal saline. C. The nurse applies oxygen via mask at 3 liter/minute. D. The nurse gives the client \(240 \mathrm{ml}\) of apple juice.
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