A
B. the route
C. the dose
D. the frequency
The dose
The dose is not complete. The number 0.25 should be followed by a unit of measurement, such
as mg, to clarify the amount the nurse should administer.
19. A nurse is caring for a client who has limited mobility in his lower extremities. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to prevent skin breakdown?
A. place the client in high-flowers position
B. increase the client's intake of carbohydrates
C. massage the reddened areas with unscented lotion
D. have the client use a trapeze bar when changing positions Have the client use a trapeze bar
when changing position.
By using a trapeze bar to assist with repositioning and transferring, the client avoids the friction
and shearing that result from sliding up and down in bed. Shearing is a risk factor for pressure ulcer
development.
20. nurse has accepted a verbal prescription for three tenths of a milligram of levothyroxine IV STAT
for a client who has myxedema coma. How should the nurse transcribe the dosage of this
medication on the client's medical record?
A. .3 mg B.
0.3 mg
C. 0.30 mg
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