Clinical Nursing Foundations - University of Texas - 2252-NURS-3632-600
Total Questions : 46
Showing 10 questions, Sign in for moreThe physician orders the insertion of a nasogastric tube to feed the client.
What situation does this create for the nurse providing care?
The spouse is present.
To obtain further data, the nurse asks the spouse:
The client had a written advance directive which the spouse brought from home.
The primary care provider (PCP) is encouraging the spouse to consent for placement of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube, which is contrary to the client's advance directive.
After the PCP leaves, the spouse states, "I wish I knew what my spouse wanted.”. What is the best reply by the nurse?
Which of the following clients should benefit MOST from the nurse acting as an advocate?
The healthcare provider prescribes Aminophylline 165mg oral solution by mouth for an adult patient with acute severe asthma.
The label on the solution reads Aminophylline 105mg/5mL.
To administer the correct dose how many mL should the nurse give?
Explanation
Step 1: Identify the desired dose: 165 mg.
Step 2: Identify the concentration of the medication: 105 mg in 5 mL.
Step 3: Set up a proportion to find the required volume (x mL):
105 mg / 5 mL = 165 mg / x mL
Step 4: Solve for x:
105 × x = 165 × 5
Step 5:
105x = 825
Step 6:
x = 825 ÷ 105
Step 7:
x ≈ 7.857 mL
Final Answer: The nurse should give approximately 7.9 mL.
Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
What is the best thing she can do to facilitate communication with the client?
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