A nurse is preparing to administer haloperidol 0.5 mg by mouth to an older adult client. The amount available is haloperidol oral concentrate 2 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?

The correct answer is choice a. Wear shoes with rubber soles.

Choice A rationale:

Wear shoes with rubber soles () - Quiet footwear minimizes noise disruption during sleep hours, promoting a better sleep environment.

Choice B rationale:

Conduct change of shift reports near the clients’ rooms () - Conducting reports near rooms creates noise and disrupts sleep. It’s best done in designated areas away from patients.

Choice C rationale:

Open curtains between clients in semi-private rooms () - Privacy and individual light control are crucial for sleep. Open curtains can disrupt a client’s sleep cycle.

Choice D rationale:

Turn on overhead lights briefly when checking IV lines () - Bright lights suppress melatonin production, a hormone vital for sleep. Using alternative light sources or dimmed lighting minimizes sleep disruption.

The correct answer is choicec. Assign the client to a negative-pressure airflow room.

Choice A rationale:

Administering aspirin to a client with varicella zoster is not recommended due to the risk of Reye’s syndrome, a serious condition that can cause swelling in the liver and brain.

Choice B rationale:

While contact precautions are important, varicella zoster also requires airborne precautions due to its highly contagious nature. This means that simply initiating contact precautions is not sufficient.

Choice C rationale:

Assigning the client to a negative-pressure airflow room is crucial because it helps contain the airborne virus and prevents it from spreading to other areas of the hospital.

Choice D rationale:

Having visitors remain at least 0.91 m (3 feet) away from the client is a good practice, but it is not sufficient on its own to prevent the spread of the virus. Airborne precautions, including a negative-pressure room, are necessary.