A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for metformin extended release tablets. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

I will avoid crushing this medication

I'll switch to a lactose-free formula  

Correct Answer:-  I will avoid crushing this medication

A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving enteral feeding via an NG tube. The client has developed hyperosmolar dehydration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when administering the client's findings?

Empty your ostomy pouch when it is half full

Switch to a lactose-free formula.

  Correct Answer:-  Switch to a lactose-free formula.

A nurse is teaching the parents of a school-age child who has sickle cell anemia about managing the disease at home which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Apply cold compresses too painful areas

I should boil tap water for 2 minutes and call it before I mix it with powdered formula  Correct Answer:-  Apply cold compresses too painful areas

A nurse is teaching about Safe Handling of formula to a client who is postpartum and chooses to bottle feed her newborn. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

I should boil tap water for 2 minutes before I mix it with powdered formula

I should use sterile water when I mix it with powdered formula 

 Correct Answer:-  I should boil tap water for 2 minutes before I mix it with powdered formula

A nurse is assessing a child who is post-operative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?

During this test, I will punch a button if the baby moves

Frequent swallowing 

 Correct Answer:-  Frequent swallowing