A charge nurse is verifying a client's prescription which another nurse transcribed from a telephone order. Which of the following orders should the nurse recognize as including unaccepted abbreviations when documenting care?

Ciprofloxacin 200 mg IV q12h x 7 days

Dx pyelonephritis

Hourly 180

Acetaminophen 1000 mg PO QD

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   Ciprofloxacin 200 mg IV q12h x 7 days is a clear and acceptable prescription.
B.   "Dx" is an unaccepted abbreviation; it is not appropriate for documentation and may lead to confusion.
C.   "Hourly 180" is unclear and may need clarification; it could refer to an hourly measurement or a specific order, but it lacks clarity.
D.   Acetaminophen 1000 mg PO QD is a clear and acceptable prescription.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Encouraging feeding anything the child will eat might lead to poor nutrition. It's important to ensure a balanced diet.
B. Acknowledging the concern is valid, but the nurse should provide guidance rather than just expressing concern.
C. This response acknowledges the concern but reassures the parent that, if the child appears healthy, no immediate intervention is necessary, promoting a balanced approach.
D. Increasing calories and water without a specific reason or assessment may not address the underlying issue and is not the initial recommended intervention.

A. providing distraction from the pain. B. eliciting a relaxation response. C. modulating the transmission of the pain impulse. D. promoting increased circulation to the painful area.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. TENS does not primarily work by providing distraction from pain.

B. While relaxation may be a secondary effect, the primary mechanism of TENS is not to elicit a relaxation response.
C. TENS works by modulating the transmission of the pain impulse, disrupting pain signals from reaching the brain.
D. TENS does not primarily work by promoting increased circulation to the painful area.

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