A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 50 mcg to a client. Available is levothyroxine 0.025 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A. Boil bottle rings and nipples for 10 min to ensure sanitization. Boiling for 10 minutes is excessive and can damage bottle parts. A boil time of 5 minutes is typically sufficient for sanitizing feeding equipment before first use.
B. Keep the newborn on a strict 3 hr feeding schedule. Newborns should be fed on demand, which may be more or less frequently than every 3 hours. Hunger cues should guide feeding to promote healthy growth and bonding.
C. Use bottles of refrigerated formula within 48 hr. Prepared formula should be refrigerated and used within 48 hours to ensure safety and prevent bacterial growth. This is a safe practice when storing formula that has not been fed to the infant.
D. Place the newborn on their abdomen for 30 min following each feeding. Placing a newborn on the abdomen increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Infants should always be placed on their backs to sleep.

A. Wear clothing with zippers instead of buttons. This may be helpful for caregivers or for promoting independence in dressing, but it does not directly enhance safety in the home for a client with Alzheimer’s disease.
B. Place locks at the tops of exterior doors. Clients with Alzheimer’s are at risk for wandering, especially in later stages. Placing locks at the tops of doors helps prevent elopement while still allowing caregivers to control access, thus enhancing home safety.
C. Replace the carpet with hardwood floors. Carpets can actually provide more traction and cushioning than hardwood, which may be slippery and increase the risk of falls. Removing carpet is not necessary and could reduce safety.
D. Encourage physical activity prior to bedtime. Physical activity is beneficial but should be scheduled earlier in the day, as exercise close to bedtime may increase stimulation and interfere with sleep, which is already often disrupted in Alzheimer’s clients.