The nurse is giving an IV anti-infective agent to a client and must hold the dose until the results of the trough level are known. This term is associated with the point at which the:

highest effective drug concentration in the blood is reached.

medication becomes toxic.

blood serum drug concentration is lowest

medication concentration is half of what it was when administered.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. The highest effective drug concentration in the blood is associated with peak levels, not trough levels.

B. The point at which medication becomes toxic is associated with peak levels, not trough levels.

C. The trough level is associated with the lowest blood serum drug concentration, just before the next dose is administered.

D. The point at which the medication concentration is half of what it was when administered is associated with the half-life of the drug, not trough levels.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. if a client's abdominal wound has eviscerated, the first intervention should be to apply a sterile normal saline dressing to the area and then seek immediate medical assistance.

B. Using sterile gloves to replace the protruding parts is not recommended since it can result in further damage of the organs.

C. Administering IV antibiotics may be indicated later but is not the first priority.

D. Placing the client in reverse Trendelenburg position is not the first priority and may not be appropriate for managing evisceration.

A. person. B. task. C. assessment. D. patient. E. communication.

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

Explanation

A. Person: ensuring the right task is delegated to the right person based on their competence and scope of practice.

B. Task: ensuring the right task is delegated based on legal and institutional policies, as well as the individual's capabilities.

C. Assessment: While assessment is crucial in determining the need for delegation, it is not one of the "rights" specifically associated with delegation.

D. Right patient is not one of the 5 rights of delegation. It is instead one of the rights of medication administration.

E. Communication: Effective communication is essential in the delegation process to ensure clear understanding and collaboration among team members.

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Correct Answer is A

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

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