A nurse is preparing to administer ceftriaxone 200 mg IM. How many mL should the nurse administer? (TYPE NUMBERS ONLY. Round to the nearest hundredth. Use a leading zero if necessary. Do not use trailing zeros.)

A. based on the conversation with the patient, the patient is unhappy with care: This statement includes the nurse’s interpretation rather than the patient’s exact words and feelings, which is less objective for documentation.

B. upon interaction with the patient, the patient seems angry today: This phrase is subjective and vague, lacking specific patient statements or observable behaviors, making it less precise for clinical records.

C. the patient is angry, unsatisfied with care, and wants to go home: This summarizes the nurse’s opinion rather than providing direct quotes or factual observations, which is not ideal for accurate documentation.

D. patient states, “I hate this place. I want to go home. No one listens to me, and my doctor has not been in to see me today.”: This is a direct quote from the patient, providing clear, objective documentation of the patient’s feelings and statements.

A. Doing things the way they have always been done: Following traditional methods without considering new evidence or research may lead to outdated practices. Professionalism involves adapting to new knowledge and improving care, rather than relying solely on past.

B. Using intuition to make decisions about client care: Professional nursing practice emphasizes evidence-based interventions. Relying solely on intuition without supporting research or clinical guidelines may not ensure the best patient outcomes.

C. Using evidence-based practice interventions: Evidence-based practice involves using the best available research and clinical expertise to guide decision-making in patient care. This is a hallmark of professional nursing practice, ensuring that care is based on the latest, most effective methods.

D. Submitting an article to a local newspaper: While sharing knowledge and educating the public can be valuable, it is not specifically an indicator of professional nursing practice which is demonstrated through use of knowledge, skills, and research to improve patient care.