A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and requests information

about acupuncture to relieve some of the side effects. which of the following findings

should the nurse identify as a contraindication to receiving this alternative therapy?

a. Urticaria

b. Lymphedema

c. Headaches

d. Mouth sores - ANS-Lymphedema

A nurse is preparing to administer lactated Ringer's via continuos IV infusion at 200

ml/hr. The IV tubing has a drop factor of 10 drops/mL. How many gtt/min should the

nurse set the IV ump to administer? - ANS-33

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for

sublingual nitroglycerin. Which of the following client statements indicates an

understanding of the teaching?

a. "I should lie down when I take this medication."

b. "I can keep my medication for 1 year before replacing it."

c. "I should discontinue this medication if I develop a headache."

d. "I can take up to five tablets in 15 minutes before seeking medical attention." - ANS-I

should lie down when I take this medication

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to an older adult client following total hip

arthroplasty. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the

teaching.

a. "You should use an incentive spirometer every 8 hours."

b. "You can cross your legs at the ankles when sitting down."

c. "Clean the incision daily with hydrogen peroxide."

d. "Install a raised toilet seat in your bathroom." - ANS-Install a raised toilet seat in your

bathroom

A nurse is planning care for a client following a cardiac catheterization. which of the

following actions should the nurse take.

a. Limit the client's fluid intake to 1 L per day.

b. Change the client's dressing every 8 hr.

c. Keep the client on bed rest for 24 hr.

d. Maintain he client's affected extremity in extension. - ANS-Maintain the client's

affected extremity in extension