Question

255. The nurse is teaching the client to select foods rich in potassium to help prevent digitalis toxicity. Which choice indicates the client understands dietary needs? A Three apricots B Medium banana C. Navel orange D. Baked potato 256. When administering enteral feeding to a client via a jejunostomy tube, the nurse should administer the formula Every four to six hours B. Continuously In a bolus D. Every hour 257. In providing care for a client with pain from a sickle cell crisis, which one of the following medication orders for pain control should be questioned by the nurse? Demerol B Morphine C Methadone D. Codeine 258. The health care provider orders an IV aminophylline infusion at 30 mg/hr. The pharmacy sends a 1,000 ml bag containing 500 mg of aminophylline. In order to administer 30 mg per hour, the RN will set the infusion rate at: А. 20 ml per hour B. 30 ml per hour C. 50 ml per hour D. 60 ml per hour 259. A client with bipolar disorder is taking lithium (LithanE... What should the nurse emphasize when teaching about this medication? A Take the medication before meals B. Maintain adequate daily salt intake C. Reduce fluid intake to minimize diuresis D. Use antacids to prevent heartburn 260. A 4 year old child is admitted with burns on his legs and lower abdomen. When assessing the child's hydration status, which of the following indicates a less than adequate fluid replacement? A. Decreasing hematocrit increasing urine volume B. Rising hematocrit and increasing urine volume Falling hematocrit and decreasing urine volume D. Stable hematocrit and increasing urine volume 261. A newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes Mellitus asks the purpose of the test measuring glycosylated hemoglobin. The nurse should explain the purpose of this test is to determine: A. The presence of anemia often associated with Diabetes B. The oxygen carrying capacity of the client's red cells. C. The average blood glucose for the past 2-3 months D. The client's risk for cardiac complications 262. The nurse is teaching a client with chronic renal failure (CRF) about medications. The client questions of the purpose of aluminum hydroxide (Amphoel) in her medication regimen. What is the best explanation for the nurse to give the client about the therapeutic effects of this medication? lt decrease serum phosphate B. It will reduce serum calcium A

Answer 1

255.B-Medium banana

256.A-Every four to six hours

257.A-Demerol

Meperidine (Demerol) has been a controversial medicine. Meperidine should not be taken by mouth for chronic or acute pain in sickle cell disease. Intravenous (IV) meperidine should not be used as a first-line medication for sickle cell pain, because it can be toxic to the nervous system at higher doses.

258.D-60ml per hour

Formula :

Ordered Per Hour Have

x Volume (mL)

= Y (Flow Rate in mL/hr)

30mgper hr/500ml*1000=60ml per hour