A nurse cares for a client with a urine specific gravity of 1.018. Which action should the nurse take?

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Question 1 of 5

A nurse cares for a client with a urine specific gravity of 1.018. Which action should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Specific gravity of 1.018 is normal, so documenting and monitoring is sufficient.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse teaches a client about self-catheterization in the home setting. Which statements should the nurse include in this client's teaching? (Select all that apply.)

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Hand washing, lubrication, and scheduling ensure safe and effective self-catheterization.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is teaching a patient who will be discharged home from the hospital to take amoxicillin (Amoxil) twice daily for 10 days. Which statement by the nurse is correct?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Rash indicates possible allergy, requiring cessation and provider notification for safety.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is preparing to administer intravenous gentamicin to an infant through an intermittent needle. The nurse notes that the infant has not had a wet diaper for several hours. The nurse will perform which action?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Reduced urine output risks gentamicin nephrotoxicity, so hold and check trough levels.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a patient who is to begin receiving a thiazide diuretic to treat heart failure. When performing a health history on this patient, the nurse will be concerned about a history of which condition?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Thiazides increase uric acid, worsening gout, a concern in the patient's history.

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