A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for metronidazole 250 mg PO three times daily.

Available is metronidazole 500 mg tablets.

How many tablet(s) should the nurse plan to administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth.

Use a leading zero if it applies.

Do not use a trailing zero.).

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is ["0.5"]

The correct answer is 0.5 tablet(s). Calculation: The client needs 250 mg per dose, and each tablet is 500 mg. So, 250 mg (required dose) divided by 500 mg (tablet strength) equals 0.5 tablets.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale:
Replacing the infant’s identification band after his name has been recorded is not a recommended practice for newborn identification.
Choice B rationale:
Checking the newborn’s identification using the crib card is not a recommended practice for newborn identification.
Choice C rationale:
Obtaining an imprint of the infant’s feet prior to taking him to the nursery is a reliable method of identification of the newborn.
Choice D rationale:
Requiring visitors to wear an identification band is not a recommended practice for newborn identification.

A. Collect hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. B. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter. C. Administer oxygen via face mask at 10 L/min. D. Prepare the client to receive a plasma expander.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale:
The client is experiencing postpartum hemorrhage, and the nurse should first collect hemoglobin and hematocrit levels to assess the extent of blood loss.
Choice B rationale:
Inserting an indwelling urinary catheter is not the immediate priority. It may be done later to monitor fluid balance.
Choice C rationale:
Administering oxygen is important, but it’s not the first action. The nurse needs to assess the extent of blood loss first.
Choice D rationale:
Preparing the client to receive a plasma expander is important, but it’s not the first action. The nurse needs to assess the extent of blood loss first.

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Correct Answer is A

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