Question 1 of 5

In which of the ff circumstances should a nurse avoid using midline and mid clavicular sites for IV therapy? Choose all that apply.

A. To administer solutions with a pH greater than 5 and less than 9 B. To administer antineoplastic chemotherapy C. To administer slow, low-volume infusions D. To administer high-pressure bolus injections

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is preparing to assist the physician with a bone marrow biopsy. Which of the ff. interventions is most important for the nurse to do before the procedure?

A. Explain the procedure to the patient�s family B. Observe the patient for bleeding C. Administer an analgesic to the patient D. Drape the biopsy site

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is completing a care plan. Which intervention is most appropriate for the nursing diagnostic statement Impaired skin integrity related to shearing forces?

A. Administer pain medication every 4 hours as needed. B. Turn the patient every 2 hours, even hours. NursingStoreRN C. Monitor vital signs, especially rhythm. D. Keep the bed side rails up at all times.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following nursing interventions will help prevent a further increase in ICP?

A. Encourage fluids B. Provide physical therapy C. Elevate the head of the bed D. Reposition the patient frequently

Question 5 of 5

A client is admitted with a serum glucose of 618mg/dl. The client is awake and oriented, with hot, dry skin; a temperature of 100.6F (38.1 C); a heart rate of 116beats/min; and a blood pressure of 108/70mmHg. Based on these findings, which nursing diagnosis takes highest priority?

A. Deficient fluid volume related to osmotic diuresis B. Decreased cardiac output related to increased heart rate C. Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements related to insulin deficiency D. Ineffective thermoregulation related to dehydration

Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 10th Edition Test Bank

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ATI RN

ATI RN