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Question 1 of 5

. A client is prescribed prednisone (Deltasone) daily. Which statement best explains why the nurse should instruct the client to take this drug in the morning?

A. Taking the drug at the same time every day establishes a regular routine, reducing the risk of forgetting a dose.

B. Prednisone has a longer half-life with morning administration, making it more effective.

C. Morning administration of prednisone mimics the body's natural corticosteroid secretion pattern.

D. Prednisone is best absorbed when taken on an empty stomach first thing in the morning.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Morning administration of prednisone mimics the body's natural corticosteroid secretion pattern.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse needs to administer an IM injection of 2.4 million units of penicillin G. it is supplied in a vial of 5,000,000 units of powder for injection. Instructions state to dilute with 8 mL of sterile water. How manu mL should the nurse draw up?

A. 2.6 mL

B. 4.1 mL

C. 3.8 mL

D. 4.4 mL

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 3.8 mL

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is an example of a well-stated nursing intervention?

A. Client will drink 100 mL of water every 2 hours while awake.

B. Offer client 100 mL of water every 2 hours while awake.

C. Offer client water when he complains of thirst.

D. Client will continue to increase oral intake when awake.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Offer client 100 mL of water every 2 hours while awake.

Question 4 of 5

Mang Simon, a hypertensive male client was prescribed with an exercise program. Which intervention would help Mang Simon in maintaining this program?

A. writing down the exercise program

B. thoroughly explaining the program to his wife, Aling Nena

C. Motivating him positively that he can do it

D. Doing it according to his needs and abilities

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Doing it according to his needs and abilities

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention to prevent infection in patients with AIDS?

A. Prohibiting patients who are severely immunodeficient from having any visitors.

B. Prohibiting visitors with a cough.

C. Wearing protective gear such as gown, mask, gloves, and goggles when entering the room.

D. Ensuring protective barrier isolation precautions are in place.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Wearing protective gear such as gown, mask, gloves, and goggles when entering the room.

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