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Question 1 of 5

A postoperative client has been prescribed three different analgesics for different levels of pain.What is the most important intervention the nurse should take when administering these medications to the client?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The most important intervention the nurse should take when administering these medications to the client is to assess the client's pain level and administer the appropriate medication based on the level of pain.

Question 2 of 5

A client presents to the doctor's office with a report of fatigue and difficulty sleeping.Which information should the nurse recognize as a potential contributing factor?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Antibiotics can have side effects that may contribute to fatigue and difficulty sleeping.

Question 3 of 5

The healthcare provider prescribes penicillin 800,000 units intramuscularly (IM) for a patient with a streptococcal infection. The vial available is labeled Penicillin 50,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.).

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The healthcare provider prescribed 800,000 units of penicillin and the vial available is labeled 50,000 units/mL.
To calculate the number of mL to administer, you need to divide the total number of units prescribed (800,000) by the number of units per mL (50,000). This gives you a result of 16 mL.

Question 4 of 5

The charge nurse is assisting a nurse in the admission process for a patient with multiple chronic conditions.Which action taken by the nurse demonstrates a breach of confidentiality to the charge nurse?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Requesting military records by phone without the patient's consent would be a breach of confidentiality.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is preparing to give an emergency sedative injection to an agitated client.Which action by the nurse is inappropriate?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Placing a client in restraints without having a healthcare provider's order is inappropriate for a nurse to do.

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