A client who takes morphine sulfate (morphine) for pain control may have which potential nursing diagnose as part of the care plan?

The nurse teaches an elderly client about the use of subcutaneous therapy (hypodermoclysis) for fluid infusion. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the therapy?

A nurse gives a subcutaneous injection of heparin sodium (Heparin). Which is a true statement regarding this injection?

A client receiving an injection of morphine requests “my buttocks be used for the injection.” The nurse explains that this site is not preferred because it is in close proximity to:

The nurse prepares to give an intramuscular injection to a client. Which is considered the safest and preferred site for intramuscular injections?

The nurse uses an intradermal injection to administer a tuberculin test. Which statement indicates the injection is administered correctly?

An ampule of promethazine hydrochloride (Phenergan) is opened by the nurse. Why should the nurse choose to use a filter needle to draw this medication into the syringe?

The medication hyaluronidase is sometimes added to the fluid used for subcutaneous therapy (hypodermoclysis). What is the action of this medication?

A physician writes an order for total parenteral nutrition (TPN) to be discontinued for a client who has been receiving it for one month. The nurse knows which statement is true regarding this order?

Lipid emulsions for total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and partial parenteral nutrition (PPN) originate from different fat products. Which is a true statement regarding lipid emulsions?

A client is diagnosed with malnutrition secondary to cirrhosis. Which laboratory study supports a diagnosis of malnutrition?

Trace elements are found in total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which is a trace element found in TPN?

In which client should partial parenteral nutrition (PPN) not be implemented?

A home health client receives total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and complains of weakness, nausea, intermittent vomiting, and malaise. Which laboratory value should the nurse most likely expect to see?

A client who receives total parenteral nutrition (TPN) will most likely require which medication on a routine basis?

Which nursing diagnosis is the highest priority for the client taking analgesic agents?

Lipid emulsions are part of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and partial parenteral nutrition (PPN). What do lipid emulsions supply?

The purpose of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is to maintain nutrition. Varied energy sources supply different amounts of calories for the body’s use. How many kilocalories does 1 gram of fat yield?

The nurse prepares to give an injection to an elderly client. When the nurse aspirates prior to injecting, a small amount of blood is noted in the syringe. Which action is most appropriate for the nurse to take?

A 2-month-old child receives a dose of ceftriaxone (Rocephin) intramuscularly. Which is the preferred site of injection for this client?

The nurse prepares to administer a subcutaneous injection of 0.3 mL of epinephrine to a client. Which syringe should the nurse use?

A key nursing task is to administer injections to clients. This requires the nurse’s knowledge of needle sizes and lengths. Which needle size is the largest?

A client receives partial parenteral nutrition (PPN). The nurse notes the fluid has a dextrose content of 30%. Which nursing action takes priority?

A client who is being discharged home will be giving his own enoxaparin sodium (Lovenox) subcutaneously. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further education?

A client is to receive an injection of methylprenisolone sodium succinate (Solu-Medrol) 125 mg. The vial on hand has 125 mg per 2 mL. Which is the least likely site to use for this medication?

A client who receives total parental nutrition (TPN) has an increase in urinary output. The client’s pulse is 130 beats/minute and blood pressure is 98/50 mm Hg. The client’s mucous membranes are dry. Which circumstance is most likely responsible for the client’s symptoms?

The nurse making rounds prior to shift change realizes that the total parenteral nutrition (TPN) on one client is behind by about 200 mL. Which action should the nurse take?