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A patient is administered a sulfonamide for a urinary tract infection. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate to increase the alkalinity of the patient's urine?
 
  A) Provide at least 2000 mL of water daily.
  B) Administer sodium bicarbonate.
  C) Recommend a tub bath every evening.
  D) Provide orange juice daily.

Question 2

The nurse has measured a patient's capillary blood glucose and is preparing to administer NPH insulin. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform?
 
  A) Administer intramuscularly.
  B) Rotate the liquid.
  C) Vigorously shake the vial.
  D) Administer intradermally.


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Missbam101

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The urine can be alkalinized by giving sodium bicarbonate. The administration of water is important but will not increase alkalinity. The taking of tub baths is not recommended due to the fact that doing so increases the risk of urinary tract infection. The administration of orange juice increases acid, not alkalinity.

Answer to Question 2

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When administering NPH insulin, particles of active drug are suspended in a liquid; the liquid must be rotated. NPH insulin is administered subcutaneously, not intramuscularly or intradermally. The vial should be rotated or shaken, but not vigorously shaken.


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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