A nurse is preparing to administer Temazepam 15 mg PO at bedtime. The amount available is Temazepam 30 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse 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"]

Dose required=15mg

Dose available=30mg/tablet

Number of tablets= 15mg ÷ 30mg/tablet = 0.5tablets

The nurse should administer 0.5 tablets per dose.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. "You will be okay. Your surgeon will talk to you in the morning.": This statement is reassuring but does not encourage the patient to express their feelings or concerns. It is not considered therapeutic.
B. "Tell me how you care for your colostomy at home." This statement encourages the patient to share information and express concerns about their care, which is a therapeutic communication technique.
C. "I understand how you feel; the same thing happened to me last year." This shifts the focus to the nurse’s experience rather than the patient's feelings, which is nontherapeutic.
D. "Don't worry, you are in good hands." This is a reassuring statement that does not encourage the patient to express their feelings or concerns, making it nontherapeutic.

A. Administering blood to a client B. Re-enforces teaching to a diabetic client C. Administering medications to the RN's other clients D. Completing an initial assessment on a new admission E. Changing a sterile dressing on a client

Correct Answer is ["B","C","E"]

Explanation

A. Administering blood to a client. Administering blood typically requires an RN due to the need for close monitoring and potential complications.
B. Re-enforces teaching to a diabetic client. LPNs can reinforce teaching that was initially provided by an RN.
C. Administering medications to the RN's other clients. LPNs are qualified to administer medications.
D. Completing an initial assessment on a new admission. Initial assessments must be completed by an RN
E. Changing a sterile dressing on a client. LPNs can perform sterile dressing changes.

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A nurse is preparing to administer Temazepam 15 mg PO at bedtime. The amount available is Temazepam 30 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

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