Author Question: A nurse is instructing nursing students about the procedure for vitamin K administration. What ... (Read 44 times)

leo leo · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A nurse is instructing nursing students about the procedure for vitamin K administration. What information should be included? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

1. Gently massage the site after injection.
2. Use a 22-gauge 1-inch needle.
3. Inject in the vastus lateralis muscle.
4. Cleanse the site with alcohol prior to injection.
5. Inject at a 45-degree angle.

Question 2

The nurse is planning a group session for parents who are beginning infertility evaluation. Which statement should be included in this session? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Select all that apply. 1. Infertility can be stressful for a marriage.
2. The doctor will be able to tell why you have not conceived.
3. Your insurance will pay for the infertility treatments.
4. Keep communicating with one another through this process.
5. Taking a vacation usually results in pregnancy.

sarah_brady415 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,3,4
Rationale 1: Aspirate, then slowly inject the solution, remove the needle, and gently massage the site with an alcohol swab.
Rationale 2: Vitamin K is given IM using a 25-gauge, -inch needle.
Rationale 3: Vitamin K is given IM in the vastus lateralis muscle.
Rationale 4: Always cleanse area with an alcohol sponge and let dry before injecting.
Rationale 5: Vitamin K is given IM at a 90-degree angle.

Answer to Question 2

1,4
Rationale 1: Infertility is often stressful on a marriage as a result of the need to schedule intercourse, the need to pay for treatments, and the societal expectation to have children.
Rationale 2: Although fertility usually can be explained, there is a chance that a couple's infertility cannot be explained despite extensive treatments.
Rationale 3: Insurance often does not pay for infertility treatment.
Rationale 4: Communication is important to help cope with stress. A nurse should always encourage patients to ask questions.
Rationale 5: A common myth is that taking a vacation or just relaxing will result in conception.