The nurse mixes two medications together in one syringe and is preparing to administer them to her patient.On entering the patient's room,the nurse notices that the medication looks cloudy and there are some particles floating in the mixture.What is the most appropriate action by the nurse?

A) Notify the pharmacist before proceeding.
B) Check for medication compatibility.
C) Discard the medications and syringe.
D) Remix the medications in a different syringe.

The nurse is conducting a patient interview. Which statement made by the patient should the nurse more fully explore to assess the mental status during the interview?

A) "I sleep like a baby."
B) "I have no health problems."
C) "I never did too good in school."
D) "I am not currently taking any medications."

A nurse ends a relationship with a patient. Which actions by the nurse should be included in the termination phase? (Select all that apply.)

A) Focus dialog with the patient on problems that may occur in the future.
B) Help the patient express feelings about the relationship with the nurse.
C) Help the patient prioritize and modify socially unacceptable behaviors.
D) Reinforce expectations regarding the parameters of the relationship.
E) Help the patient identify strengths, limitations, and problems.

A patient has severe flank pain. The urinalysis reveals presence of calcium phosphate crystals. The nurse will anticipate an order for which diagnostic test?

A) Intravenous pyelogram
B) Mid-stream urinalysis
C) Bladder scan
D) Cystoscopy

Which assessment finding indicates that the patient is at high risk for infection?

A) The patient is allergic to penicillin,iodine.and watermelon.
B) The patient has a urinary catheter draining clear yellow urine.
C) The patient's white blood cell count is 7500/mm³ this morning.
D) The patient follows a kosher diet and refuses to eat pork or shrimp.