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A patient is ordered 20 units of Humulin N to be given subcutaneously (SQ) every morning before breakfast. Which syringe would be used to administer the insulin? a. U-50 syringe b. U-100 syringe c. 1-mL syringe d. 3-mL syringe : U-50 syringe The nurse would select a U-50 syringe to ensure the most accurate measurement of the prescribed dose. A U-100 syringe could be used if the U-50 syringe is not available, but the U-50 is most preferred. Both 1-mL and 3-mL syringes are not marked in units; therefore, the insulin cannot be accurately measured. Which step of the nursing process involves collaboration with and delegation of patient care activities to other health care team members? a. Assessment b. Planning c. Implementation 2 d. Evaluation : Implementation Phase After thoroughly understanding the scope and practice of each health care team member, the nurse delegates certain activities to the other health care team members. During the implementation phase, the nurse provides comprehensive care to the patient. Other healthcare team members effectively collaborate in this process. The nurse performs the assessment to understand the patient needs. The nurse prioritizes the needs, establishes short and long-term goals, and plans the nursing interventions. During the evaluation phase, the nurse collaborates with the patient to assess the patient's response to the nursing interventions. Which factors in medication administration records (MARs) can contribute to medication errors? Select all that apply. -Confusion of dosing units -Use of inappropriate abbreviations -Misuse of zeros and decimal points -Failure to educate patients properly -Errors in mathematical calculation of dosages : -Confusion of dosing units -Use of inappropriate abbreviation