2. A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to have his alanine

aminotransferase (ALT) level checked. The client asks the nurse to

explain the laboratory test. Which of the following is an appropriate

response by the nurse?

a. “This test will indicate if you are at risk for developing blood

clots

b. “This test will determine if your heart is performing properly”

c. “This test will provide information about the function of your

liver”

d. “This test is used to check how your kidneys are working”

Rationale: Leadership 7.0. ALT and AST measure you liver

function. Creatinine and BUN measure your kidney function.

3. A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for morphine

5mg IM accidentally administers the whole 10 mg from the singledose vial. Which of the following actions should the nurse take

first?

a. Notify the client’s provider.

b. Report the incident to the pharmacy.

c. Complete an incident report.

d. Measure the client’s respiratory rate