1. 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 lactosefree formula

2. 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 ac- tions 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.

3. A nurse is teaching the parents of a school-age child who

has sickle cell anemia about managing the dis- ease 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

4. 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 s

ho

uld

boil

tap

wat

er

for

2

mi

nut

es

bef

ore

I

mix

it

wit

h

po

wd

ere

d

for

mu

la

I should use

sterile water

when I mix it

with

powdered

formula