Nursing n3262 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATI MEDSURG PrepU Chapter 13 Fluid and Electrolytes Balance and Disturbance, Questions & Answers Which of the following solutions is hypotonic? You selected: 0.45% NaCl Correct Explanation: Half-strength saline is hypotonic. Lactated Ringer's solution is isotonic. Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) is isotonic. A solution that is 5% NaCl is hypertonic. Reference: Hinkle, J.L., and Cheever, K.H. Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, 13th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott...

UPPER GI Question 3 Type: MCSA The physician orders misoprostol (Cytotec) for the female client with peptic ulcer disease (PUD). What is a priority question for the nurse to ask the client prior to administration of this medication? 1. "Do you plan on becoming pregnant?" 2. "Are you sexually active?" 3. "Are you pregnant?" 4. "Are your menstrual cycles irregular?" Correct Answer: 3 Rationale 1: Misoprostol (Cytotec) is safe as long as the client is not currently pregnant. Ratio...