The nurse is giving vancomycin 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:

medication concentration is half of what it was when administered.

medication becomes toxic

blood serum drug concentration is lowest.

highest effective drug concentration in the blood is reached.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A rationale: Medication concentration being half of what it was when administered is not the definition of the trough level.

Choice B rationale: Medication becoming toxic is not the definition of the trough level. Choice C rationale: Blood serum drug concentration being lowest is the correct definition of the trough level.

Choice D rationale: Highest effective drug concentration in the blood being reached is not the definition of the trough level.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale: Promotion of oxygenation by enhancing air circulation around the wound is not the primary treatment for a "yellow" wound.

Choice B rationale: Removal of nonviable tissue followed by a moist wound dressing is the expected treatment for a wound with yellow color, indicating the presence of slough (nonviable tissue).

Choice C rationale: Use of barrier cream and a foam dressing may be indicated for other types of wounds but may not address the specific issue of nonviable tissue in a "yellow" wound.

Choice D rationale: No treatment is necessary is not appropriate for a wound with evidence of nonviable tissue.

A. protect the wound from additional pressure. B. provide moisture to the wound. C. enhance healing by primary intention. D. absorb the wound drainage.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale: Protecting the wound from additional pressure is more commonly achieved with pressure-relieving devices.

Choice B rationale: Providing moisture to the wound is the primary purpose of a hydrogel dressing, promoting a moist wound environment for healing.

Choice C rationale: Enhancing healing by primary intention is more related to surgical wound closure rather than the use of a hydrogel dressing.

Choice D rationale: Absorbing wound drainage is not the primary purpose of a hydrogel dressing, as its focus is on providing moisture.

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The nurse is giving vancomycin 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:

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Correct Answer is B

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Correct Answer is B

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