The physician orders the antibiotics ampicillin (Omnipen) and gentamicin (Garamycin) for a newly admitted client with an infection. The nurse should:

• A.administer both medications simultaneously.
• B.give the medications sequentially, and flush well between them.
• C.ask the physician or pharmacy which medication to give first and how long to wait before giving the other drug.
• D.start one medication now and begin the other medication in 2-4 hours.

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While repositioning the patient, the LPN notices a shallow, open ulcer on the sacrum with partial-thickness skin loss.
What is the classification stage of this ulcer?

• A.Stage IV
• B.Stage III
• C.Stage I
• D.Stage II

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Which of the following should not be included in the teaching for clients who take oral iron preparations?

• A.Mix the liquid iron preparation with antacids to reduce GI distress.
• B.Take the iron with meals if GI distress occurs.
• C.Liquid forms should be taken with a straw to avoid discoloration of tooth enamel.
• D.Oral forms should be taken with juice, not milk.

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Which type of exercises might be prescribed to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles of a client with urinary incontinence?

• A.Kegel
• B.resistance
• C.passive
• D.stretching

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A spinal change occurring with pregnancy that alters mobility is __________.

• A.scoliosis
• B.kyphosis
• C.lordosis
• D.ankylosing spondylitis

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