49. The charge nurse is making rounds with the physician and…

49. The charge nurse is making rounds with the physician and the patient’s nurse says that the patient admitted with esophageal varices, tremors, and alcohol abuse  has been complaining of double vision and had a very awkward gait. Upon examination the patient was somnolent. The physician says he suspects Wernicke’s Encephalopathy. The nurse anticipates the physician to order. 

6. A nurse is caring for a patient who sustained a spinal co…

6. A nurse is caring for a patient who sustained a spinal cord injury 2 days ago involving a T 12 fracture. The patient has no muscle control of the lower limbs, bowel or bladder. In planning the patient’s care, which of the following outcomes should be the nurse’s priority?

11. A nurse is preparing an insulin dose in which she will m…

11. A nurse is preparing an insulin dose in which she will mix Regular and NPH insulin. Place the following steps in correct order sequence that should be followed:  1. Withdraw NPH dose from vial 2. Wash hands 3. Wipe tops of vials with alcohol 4. Inspect the NPH vial contents for proper concentration 5. Rotate NPH insulin vial to mix 6. Inject air into the NPH insulin vial equal to NPH dose 7. Withdraw Regular insulin dose from vial 8. Withdraw air into insulin syringe to equal total insulin dosage 9. Inject air into Regular insulin vial