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It is taught that when parents are informed that their child has been born with a abnormality they respond with a grief reaction. The first step in the normal grief reaction is: A) Acceptance B) shock-denial C) withdrawal D) planning - ANSWERSB) Shock-denial On entering a client's room during change-of-shift rounds, you notice that the client and spouse have their backs turned to each other, and both have their arms folded across their chests. Which of the following is the best action ...

Q 1-5 Mrs. McLean 61 years old is admitted with heart failure she presents with a productive cough, dyspnea and lower leg edema. she is receiving oxygen 4 L per minute via nasal cannula. she has an order for digoxin 0.125 mg propranolol (Inderal) 80 mg and furosemide(Lasix) 40 mg. Mrs. Mekwan is having difficulty coping with her deteriorating health how should the practical nurse proceed? A) Contact the physician for an order of anti-depressants B) Encourage her to express her feelings ...

Best practice to administer Heparin? - ANSWERSHeparin is administered in the abdomen at least 2 inches from umbilicus Which medication should the nurse administer first on a medical floor? - ANSWERSRegular insulin sliding scale to an elderly client diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes mellitus as it needs to be administered before meals What are the symptoms of pneumonia? - ANSWERSpleuritic chest pain, crackles and wheezes, rhonchi in the lung fields When does Humalog insulin peak? - ANSWERST...

The nurse is administering heparin via the subcutaneous route. Which intervention should the nurse implement? a. Prepare the medication using a 25-gauge, ½ inch needle b. After injecting the needle, aspirate and observe for blood c. After removing the needle, massage the area gently d. Administer the medication in the client's "love handles" - ANSWERSPrepare the medication using a 25-gauge, ½ inch needle Knowledge: The nurse should NOT aspirate for blood when administering heparin ...