A nurse is about to administer a daily dose of potassium chloride 20 mEq suspension orally.

The available amount is potassium chloride suspension 10 mEq/mL.

How many mL should the nurse administer?

Choice A rationale

Streptococcal pharyngitis, also known as strep throat, is a bacterial infection that causes inflammation and pain in the throat. This condition is spread through respiratory droplets, not through the air, and does not require airborne precautions.

Choice B rationale

Scabies is caused by a mite infestation, not an airborne pathogen. It is spread through direct skin-to-skin contact and does not require airborne precautions.

Choice C rationale

Measles is a highly contagious virus that lives in the nose and throat mucus of an infected person. It can spread to others through coughing and sneezing, and the measles virus can live for up to two hours in an airspace where the infected person coughed or sneezed. Therefore, a patient with measles requires airborne precautions.

Choice D rationale

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It spreads through close contact with respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It is typically managed with droplet precautions, not airborne precautions.

Choice A rationale

Sliced ham with green salad might not be the best choice for a patient with diverticulitis. Ham is a processed meat, which is generally high in fat and can be difficult to digest, potentially irritating the digestive tract. Moreover, a green salad, while generally healthy, can be high in fiber, especially if it includes raw vegetables. During a diverticulitis flare-up, a low-fiber diet is recommended.

Choice B rationale

Grilled chicken breast with white rice is an excellent choice for a patient with diverticulitis. Chicken is a lean protein that is easy to digest. White rice is a low-fiber carbohydrate that is

also easy on the digestive system. This meal is consistent with the dietary recommendations for diverticulitis during the recovery phase, which includes low-fiber foods.

Choice C rationale

A turkey sandwich with celery sticks might not be suitable for a patient with diverticulitis. While turkey is a lean protein, celery sticks are high in fiber and can be difficult to digest, potentially irritating the digestive tract.

Choice D rationale

Pork tenderloin with green peas might not be the best choice for a patient with diverticulitis. Although pork tenderloin is a lean meat, green peas are high in fiber and can be difficult to digest, potentially irritating the digestive tract.