The nurse is assessing an immobile patient for deep vein thromboses (DVTs) . Which action will the nurse take?

A) Remove elastic stockings every 4 hours.
B) Measure the calf circumference of both legs.
C) Lightly rub the lower leg for redness and tenderness.
D) Dorsiflex the foot while assessing for patient discomfort.

Directions: Calculate the IV medication and infusion rates.Use a calculator for safe dose range calculations,multiplication,and long division as desired.Verify results using DE-style equations where requested.If the order is unsafe,do not proceed with the math.Label answers.
Ordered: A medicated IV at 6 mcg per kg per minute
Patient's weight: 176 lb
A)Estimated wt.in kg:
B)Actual wt.in kg:
C)mcg per hour ordered
D)mg per hour ordered

The nurse is conducting discharge teaching to parents of a preschool child with myelomeningocele, repaired at birth, being discharged from the hospital after a urinary tract infection (UTI) . Which should the nurse include in the discharge instructions related to management of the child's genitourinary function? (Select all that apply.)

A) Continue to perform the clean intermittent catheterizations (CIC) at home.
B) Administer the oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan) as prescribed.
C) Reduce fluid intake in the afternoon and evening hours.
D) Monitor for signs of a recurrent urinary tract infection.
E) Administer furosemide (Lasix) as prescribed.

In terms of fine motor development, what should the infant of 7 months be able to do?

A) Transfer objects from one hand to the other and bang cubes on a table.
B) Use thumb and index finger in crude pincer grasp and release an object at will.
C) Hold a crayon between the fingers and make a mark on paper.
D) Release cubes into a cup and build a tower of two blocks.

The nurse is preparing to administer a rectal suppository to an adult patient.Which action should be taken by the nurse?

A) Apply sterile gloves before handling the suppository.
B) Apply extra lubricant to the suppository if there is active rectal bleeding.
C) Insert the suppository past the internal sphincter,against the rectal wall,about 6 to 10 inches.
D) Instruct the patient to remain lying flat or on the side for 5 minutes after insertion of the suppository.

A __________ is a set of related concepts that present a systematic view of events, issues, and situations in order to explain them or make predictions.