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A nurse is preparing to administer hydrocortisone 100 mg IM daily to a client. Available as hydrocortisone 250 mg/2 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?(Round the answer to the nearest tenth number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
- G. 0.8 mL
Correct Answer: Using the ratio 250 mg/2 mL = 100 mg/x mL, cross-multiply to get 250x = 200, so x = 0.8 mL. This is the correct dose, rounded to the nearest tenth.
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- A. The social worker
- B. The nurse
- C. The physician
- D. The unit secretary
- G. C
Correct Answer: The physician is legally responsible for obtaining informed consent, explaining the procedure's purpose, risks, and alternatives. Nurses may assist, but social workers and unit secretaries have no role in this process.
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A nurse is leading a discussion about contraception with a group of 14-year-old clients. After the presentation, a client asks the nurse which method would be best for her to use. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
- A. A provider can help you with that after a physical examination.
- B. You are so young. Are you ready for the responsibilities of a sexual relationship?
- C. Because of your age, I think that a barrier method would be the best choice.
- D. Before I can help you, I need to know more about your sexual activity.
- G. A
Correct Answer: Referring to a provider ensures personalized advice after assessing health and needs. Judgmental or assumptive responses can deter adolescents from seeking care, and probing sexual activity may violate privacy.
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Assessment of a female client reveals a thick, white vaginal discharge. She also reports intense itching and dyspareunia. Based on these findings, the nurse would suspect that the client has:
- A. Trichomoniasis
- B. Genital herpes simplex
- C. Candidiasis
- D. Bacterial vaginosis
- G. C
Correct Answer: Candidiasis (yeast infection) causes thick, white, cottage cheese-like discharge, itching, and painful intercourse. Trichomoniasis causes frothy discharge, herpes causes blisters, and bacterial vaginosis causes thin, fishy-smelling discharge.
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- A. Baby oil is an acceptable lubricant.
- B. Ensure a tight fit of the condom.
- C. Only use latex condoms.
- D. Place the condom on an erect penis.
- E. Store the condoms in a cool dry place.
- G. C,D,E
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- A. You seem scared to talk to your parents.
- B. If you want me to, I can tell your parents for you.
- C. Your parents will have to be told why you are being admitted.
- D. Give your parents a chance; they'll understand.
- G. A
Correct Answer: Reflecting the client's fear shows empathy and encourages further discussion. Offering to tell parents or assuming parental understanding disregards autonomy and confidentiality.
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