Extra Credit (2 points). Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) 500 mg IM q8h is prescribed for a 24 hour period. There is ceftriaxone available on the unit in 1 g vials. The drug must be reconstituted with 2.1 mL of 1% lidocaine which yields a solution that is 350 mg/mL. How many milliliters of solution should the nurse expect to draw up for a single dose? [dose] mL (1 point) Name one muscle which would be appropriate for this injection. [muscle] (1/2 point) What length of needle should be used with this injection site? [needle] inch(es) (1/2 point)
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The nurse is performing a musculoskeletal assessment of an e…
The nurse is performing a musculoskeletal assessment of an elderly client. When reviewing client data, which of the following would the nurse expect as a normal musculoskeletal change associated with age?
Two hours after the onset of acute chest pain, the client is…
Two hours after the onset of acute chest pain, the client is brought to the emergency department for evaluation. Elevation of which laboratory value would the nurse identify as suggestive of an acute myocardial infarction at this time?
Which of the following statements by the client with type I…
Which of the following statements by the client with type I diabetes mellitus would indicate a need for further education?
Which of the following is the primary purpose for using beta…
Which of the following is the primary purpose for using beta-adrenergic blockers in the management of angina associated with coronary artery disease (CAD)?
The nurse documents pitting edema bilaterally to the client’…
The nurse documents pitting edema bilaterally to the client’s lower extremities. What is the best explanation for this documentation?
An oncology nurse is caring for a client who is taking antin…
An oncology nurse is caring for a client who is taking antineoplastic agents. Which adverse symptoms would be a priority to monitor for?
A client with severe hypoparathyroidism is experiencing teta…
A client with severe hypoparathyroidism is experiencing tetany. Which of the following medications, prescribed by the physician for emergency use, will the nurse administer to correct the imbalance?
The nurse is explaining glycosylated hemoglobin testing to a…
The nurse is explaining glycosylated hemoglobin testing to a client with diabetes mellitus. Which of the following provides the best reason for checking this lab value?
A client with severe hypoparathyroidism is experiencing teta…
A client with severe hypoparathyroidism is experiencing tetany. Which of the following medications, prescribed by the physician for emergency use, will the nurse administer to correct the imbalance?