After cleansing the top of a medication vial with an alcohol pad, ...

[Mimi]

After cleansing the top of a medication vial with an alcohol pad, the nurse must NEXT:
 
  a. hold the vial at waist level and withdraw the desired dosage
  b. inject air equal to the amount of medication to be withdrawn
  c. shake the vial vigorously
  d. place the vial on a stable surface to withdraw the desired dosage

Question 2

In addition to telling the client to report any warning signs, a nurse should provide anticipatory guidance for a pregnant client that includes which of these topics?
 
  a. avoiding environmental hazards
  b. how to maintain or increase a physical exercise program
  c. how to reduce kilocalorie intake
  d. cultural variations and views of pregnancy

[vickybb89]

Answer to Question 1

B
To withdraw medication from a vial, cleanse the top of a medication vial with an alcohol pad, inject air equal to the amount of medication to be withdrawn, invert vial, and withdraw prescribed amount.

Answer to Question 2

A
Anticipatory guidance for a pregnant client should include environmental hazards, discomforts of pregnancy, warning signs, and nutrition.

[Mimi]

TYSM

[JaynaD87]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it