Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. A patient comes in with symptoms that are very much like that of tetanus. However, the healthcare practitioner knows that the patient is probably free of that infection. What is the most likely reason the healthcare practitioner knows this information? It was recorded in the patient’s health history. The patient said she doesn’t have tetanus. The practitioner doesn’t know anything about tetanus. The patient hasn’t travelled outside the country recently.

Describe the effects and potential risks associated with pica. include lead poisoning in the discussion.

Anurse is teaching a client about nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. “this medication has a slower onset than a nitroglycerin pill that is swallowed.” b. “i should take this medication as soon as pain begins.” c. “i can crush this medication for faster relief.” d. “this medication should completely dissolve within 15 minutes.”

Acharge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse provide care to a group of clients. which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse requires an incident report by the charge nurse? a. a client who has a lithium level of 1.8 meq/l receives her morning dose of lithium. b. the nurse administers ondansetron to a client who has two episodes of vomiting after receiving meperidine 75 mg im. c. the nurse requests a higher dose of morphine for a client who reports severe pain 30 min after receiving morphine 2 mg iv bolus. d. a client who has a blood glucose level of 120 mg/dl receives her morning dose of insulin.