Asked by Terri Bryant on May 17, 2024
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The supervising nurse is observing several different nurses. Which action will cause the supervising nurse to intervene?
A) A nurse administers a vaccine without aspirating.
B) A nurse gives an IV medication through a 22-gauge IV needle without blood return.
C) A nurse draws up the NPH insulin first when mixing a short-acting and intermediate-acting insulin.
D) A nurse calls the health care provider for a patient with nasogastric suction and orders for oral meds.
Intermediate-acting Insulin
A type of insulin with a delayed onset and longer duration of action, used in diabetes management to control blood sugar levels.
Short-acting Insulin
A type of insulin that starts working shortly after injection and lasts for a few hours, used to control blood sugar levels in diabetes.
Nasogastric Suction
A medical procedure involving the insertion of a tube through the nose into the stomach to remove contents or gas.
- Understand the correct procedures and rationale for administering vaccinations.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the correct procedures and rationale for administering vaccinations.
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