Iron dextran (Imferon) is a parenteral iron preparation.
The nurse should know that it:

• A.Is also called intrinsic factor
• B.Must be given in the abdomen
• C.Requires use of the Z-track method
• D.Should be given SC

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A pregnant client comes to the office for her first prenatal examination at 10 weeks. She has been pregnant twice before; the first delivery produced a viable baby girl at 39 weeks 3 years ago; the second pregnancy produced a viable baby boy at 36 weeks 2 years ago. Both children are living and well. Using the GTPAL system to record her obstetrical history, the nurse should record:

• A.3-2-0-0-2
• B.2-2-0-2-2
• C.3-1-1-0-2
• D.2-1-1-0-2

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A 56-year-old psychiatric inpatient has had recurring episodes of depression and chronic low self-esteem. She feels that her family does not want her around, experiences a sense of helplessness, and has a negative view of herself. To assist the client in focusing on her strengths and positive traits, a strategy used by the nurse would be to:

• A.Tell the client to attend all structured activities on the unit
• B.Encourage or direct client to attend activities that offer simple methods to attain success
• C.Increase the client's self-esteem by asking that she make all decisions regarding attendance in group activities
• D.Not allow any dependent behaviors by the client because she must learn independence and will have to ask for any assistance from staff

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Following TURP, which of the following instructions would be appropriate to prevent or alleviate anxiety concerning the client's sexual functioning?

• A."You may resume sexual intercourse in 2 weeks."
• B."Many men experience impotence following TURP."
• C."A transurethral resection does not usually cause impotence."
• D."Check with your doctor about resuming sexual activity."

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A 13-year-old hemophiliac is hospitalized for hemarthrosis of his right knee. To relieve the pain, the nurse should:

• A.Place on bed rest; elevate and splint the right knee
• B.Apply moist heat to the right knee
• C.Administer aspirin for pain
• D.Encourage active range of motion to right knee

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