A client is diagnosed with chronic constipation. The nurse is given an order by the physician to administer a glycerin suppository. What abbreviation will be written in the physician's order for the administration route for the suppository?

S/P

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Choice A rationale: S/P (status post) is not the correct abbreviation for the administration route of a glycerin suppository.

Choice B rationale: RS is not the correct abbreviation for the administration route of a glycerin suppository.

Choice C rationale: R is not the correct abbreviation for the administration route of a glycerin suppository.

Choice D rationale: PR (per rectum) is the correct abbreviation for the administration route of a glycerin suppository.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale: Carbon dioxide level is not a direct indicator of the blood's ability to transport oxygen.

Choice B rationale: Surfactant level is not a direct indicator of the blood's ability to transport oxygen; surfactant is related to lung function.

Choice C rationale: Bicarbonate ion level is more related to acid-base balance and not a direct indicator of the blood's ability to transport oxygen.

Choice D rationale: Hemoglobin level provides the most information about the blood's ability to transport oxygen, as hemoglobin carries oxygen to tissues.

A. Changing the soiled dressing carefully B. Pinning the drain to the dressing C. Allowing the drain reservoir to fill completely before emptying it D. Maintaining the negative pressure of the drain

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale: Changing the soiled dressing carefully is important but not specifically associated with caring for a Penrose drain.

Choice B rationale: Pinning the drain to the dressing is not typically done; securing the drain and preventing tension are important.

Choice C rationale: Allowing the drain reservoir to fill completely before emptying it is a crucial nursing action associated with caring for a Penrose drain.

Choice D rationale: Maintaining the negative pressure of the drain is not applicable to a Penrose drain, which relies on gravity drainage.

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A client is diagnosed with chronic constipation. The nurse is given an order by the physician to administer a glycerin suppository. What abbreviation will be written in the physician's order for the administration route for the suppository?

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