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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg PO every 12 hr. The amount available is aspirin 325 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Correct Answer: 2

Rationale:
To administer a dose of 650 mg of aspirin when only 325 mg tablets are available, the nurse would need to give two tablets to meet the required dose.

Question 2 of 5

Following an intravenous pyelogram (IVP) using contrast medium, the nurse should anticipate incorporating which of the following measures the client's plan of care?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Encouraging adequate fluid intake is crucial after the administration of contrast medium to help flush the kidneys and minimize the risk of contrast-induced nephropathy.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride (KCL) to a client who is receiving diuretic therapy. The nurse reviews the client's serum potassium level results and discovers the client's potassium level is 3.0 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L is below the normal range (3.5-5.0 mEq/L), and administering the prescribed potassium supplement is appropriate to prevent symptoms of hypokalemia.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as a finding specifically associated with this client?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Confusion or altered mental status is a common sign of UTI in older adults, often the primary symptom due to age-related changes in cognition.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has a long history of diabetes mellitus and is being admitted to the emergency department confused, flushed, and with an acetone odor on the breath. Diabetic ketoacidosis is suspected. The nurse should anticipate using which of the following types of insulin to treat this client?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Regular insulin is the only type of insulin approved for intravenous administration and is commonly used to treat diabetic ketoacidosis (DK
A) for its rapid effect.

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