Which methods will the nurse use to administer an intravenous (IV) medication that is incompatible with the patient's IV fluid? (Select all that apply.)

A) Start another IV site.
B) Administer slowly with the IV fluid.
C) Do not give the medication and chart.
D) Flush with 10 mL of sterile water before and after administration.
E) Flush with 10 mL of normal saline before and after administration.

A nurse is using the Healthy People 2020 to establish goals for the community. Which goal is priority?

A) Reduce health care costs.
B) Increase life expectancy.
C) Provide services close to where patients live.
D) Isolate patients to prevent the spread of disease.

The nurse is assessing a patient's differential white blood cell count. What implications would this test have on evaluating the adequacy of a patient's gas exchange?

A) An elevation of the total white cell count indicates generalized inflammation.
B) Eosinophil count will assist to identify the presence of a respiratory infection.
C) White cell count will differentiate types of respiratory bacteria.
D) Level of neutrophils provides guidelines to monitor a chronic infection.

When a hyperactive patient experiencing acute mania is hospitalized, what initial nursing intervention is a priority?

A) Allow the patient to act out his or her feelings.
B) Set limits on the patient's behavior as necessary.
C) Provide verbal instructions to the patient to remain calm.
D) Restrain the patient to reduce hyperactivity and aggression.