A 10-year-old pediatric client has an order for Ampicillin 400mg IM every 6 hours who weighs 72 lbs. The recommended dosage is 25 to 50 mg/kg/day in equally divided doses every 6 hours. What is the recommended maximum single dosage for this child in mg/dose? Round to the nearest whole number. You MUST include the unit of measure with your calculation to receive credit for your answer.

What is the central focus in all definitions of nursing? Choose the best answer.

A client has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and must learn how to do his own finger stick blood sugar analysis as part of his treatment. The client has been sullen and uncommunicative since receiving the diagnosis. How can the nurse best increase the client’s motivation to learn?

A nurse is explaing the organ donation and procurement process to new nurses and states, “In order for a client to qualify for a kidney transplant, all clients have to meet the same qualifications.” This is an example of which of the following ethical principles?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the liability of student nurses and instructors in the clinical setting?

What strategy would the nurse use to increase compliance with education?

A client who is competent tells the nurse she wishes to leave the hospital against medical advice. The nurse administers a sedative to the client who has not requested any medication in order to prevent the client from leaving. Which tort has the nurse committed?

A nurse is assisting a client with a bed bath. The client states, “I can do it myself.” Which is the appropriate response by the nurse?

A patient is placed in isolation while receiving chemotherapy? When the family member asks why their family member is in isolation, what is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A nurse administers a medication for pain in the presence of the physician but forgets to document it in the client’s health care record. Legally, what does this mean?