Author Question: Which of the following is an appropriate assessment activity for the nursing diagnosis Risk for ... (Read 129 times)

kamilo84 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of the following is an appropriate assessment activity for the nursing diagnosis Risk for infection related to lowered immunity?

a. Wash hands frequently.
b. Institute protective isolation.
c. Practise medical asepsis.
d. Check results of laboratory tests.

Question 2

An order is written for 80 mg of a medication in elixir form. The medication is available in 80 mg/tsp strength. Which of the following does the nurse prepare to administer?

a. 2 mL
b. 5 mL
c. 10 mL
d. 15 mL

ttt030911 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Checking results of laboratory tests is an appropriate assessment activity.
Washing hands frequently is not an assessment activity.
Instituing protective isolation is not an assessment activity.
Practising medical asepsis is not an assessment activity.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A A 2-mL dosage is incorrect, as 2 mL would equal less than a half-teaspoon (in this case, 32 mg).
B The nurse should first change the household measurement to a metric equivalent (5 mL = 1 tsp), and then the nurse should use the formula for calculating a medication dosage.
C A 10-mL dosage is incorrect, as 10 mL would equal 2 tsp (in this case, 160 mg).
D A 15-mL dosage is incorrect, as 15 mL would equal 3 tsp (in this case, 240 mg).