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The client's prescription for erythromycin 500 mg four times per day.
A nurse is transcribing a client's prescription for erythromycin 500 mg four times per day. Which of the following information should the nurse clarify with the provider?
- A. Medication
- B. Dosage
- C. Route
- D. Time
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The route (e.g., PO, IV) is unspecified and requires clarification.
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The client is at 34 weeks of gestation.
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation. Which of the following statements by the client is the nurse's priority to report to the provider?
- A. My heart feels like it skips a beat.
- B. I have nosebleeds once per week.
- C. The palms of my hands are red and blotchy.
- D. I'm experiencing persistent headaches.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Persistent headaches at 34 weeks may indicate preeclampsia, a priority concern.
The client is 12 hr postpartum and has deep-vein thrombosis of the left leg. The client is receiving anticoagulant therapy.
A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hr postpartum and has deep-vein thrombosis of the left leg. The client is receiving anticoagulant therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
- A. Massage the affected extremity every 4 hr.
- B. Initiate bed rest.
- C. Apply an ice pack to the affected extremity for 20 min every 2 hr.
- D. Administer aspirin for pain.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bed rest prevents dislodging the clot while on anticoagulants.
The client reports having trouble getting to sleep at night.
A nurse is caring for an adult client who reports having trouble getting to sleep at night. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make?
- A. Remain in bed until you fall asleep.
- B. Keep the television volume low while you are trying to fall asleep.
- C. Sleep longer hours on the weekend.
- D. Establish a daily exercise routine.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A daily exercise routine promotes better sleep patterns.
The client becomes combative and threatens other clients and staff.
A nurse is working with a client who becomes combative and threatens other clients and staff. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
- A. Stand in front of the client to block them from others in the room.
- B. Apply restraints according to the facility's standing order.
- C. Ensure there are enough staff members available for assistance.
- D. Obtain a PRN prescription for restraints from the provider.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ensuring staff availability ensures safety without immediate restraint use.
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a group of clients who have communicable diseases. Which of the following infections should the nurse report to the state health department?
- A. Impetigo contagiosa
- B. Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- C. Human papillomavirus
- D. Sarcoptes scabiei
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhea) is a reportable disease per public health regulations.