A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for metronidazole 250 mg PO three times daily.

Available is metronidazole 500 mg tablets.

How many tablet(s) should the nurse plan to administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth.

Use a leading zero if it applies.

Do not use a trailing zero.).

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is ["0.5"]

The correct answer is 0.5 tablet(s). Calculation: The client needs 250 mg per dose, and each tablet is 500 mg. So, 250 mg (required dose) divided by 500 mg (tablet strength) equals 0.5 tablets.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale:
Changing the perineal pad once daily could lead to infection, which would delay wound healing.
Choice B rationale:
Witch hazel pads are often used for their soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, which can aid in healing.
Choice C rationale:
Cleaning the perineum with a squeeze bottle after urinating helps to keep the area clean and promote healing.
Choice D rationale:
A well-approximated suture line indicates that the wound edges are close together, which is conducive to healing.

A. Blood pressure 88/40 mm Hg. B. Urinary output 40 mL/hr. C. Moderate rubra lochia. D. Heart rate 90/min.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale:
A blood pressure of 88/40 mm Hg is lower than the normal range (90/60 to 120/80 mm Hg) and could indicate hemorrhage.
Choice B rationale:
A urinary output of 40 mL/hr is within the normal range (30 to 60 mL/hr) and does not indicate hemorrhage.
Choice C rationale:
Moderate rubra lochia is normal for a postpartum woman and does not indicate hemorrhage.
Choice D rationale:
A heart rate of 90/min is within the normal range (60 to 100 beats/min) and does not indicate hemorrhage.

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A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and has a perineal laceration. Which of the following findings places the client at risk for delayed wound healing?

Correct Answer is A

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A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and just delivered a newborn who weighs 4.5 kg (10 lb). Which of the following manifestations should the nurse recognize as a potential sign of hemorrhage?

Correct Answer is A

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