Question 486

A burn victim's immunization history is assessed by the nurse. Which immunization is of priority concern?
  • Question 487

    A nurse should carefully monitor a client for the following side effect of MgSO4:
  • Question 488

    In caring at home for a child who just ingested a caustic alkali, the nurse would immediately tell the mother to:
  • Question 489

    A 14-year-old boy has had diabetes for 7 years. He takes 30 U of NPH insulin and 10 U of regular insulin every morning at 7 AM. He eats breakfast at 7:30 AM and lunch at noon. What time should he expect the greatest risk for hypoglycemia?
  • Question 490

    A 52-year-old client who underwent an exploratory laparotomy for a bowel obstruction begins to complain of hunger on the third postoperative day. His nasogastric (NG) tube was removed this morning, and he has an IV of D5W with 0.45% normal saline running at 125 mL/hr. He asks when he can get rid of his IV and start eating.
    The nurse recognizes that he will be able to begin taking oral fluids and nourishment when: