the nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed bile acid resins. which adverse reactions should be included in the teaching session regarding this medication?
in place matters, ana diez-roux explains conditions which promote better health that affluent neighborhoods take for granted. what are these conditions and how do they affect people where they live?
the nurse titrates the patient's oxygen to 3 l per nasal cannula in order to maintain an oxygen saturation of at least 94%, per the provider's orders. what is the rationale for this order? (select all that apply.)
the nurse notes a decreased red blood cell (rbc) count, decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit, as well as a decreased mean corpuscular volume. this could be attributable to a decrease in secretion of what hormone?
a patient with diabetes presents to the emergency department (ed) complaining of severe right upper quadrant pain. the patient states that his family doctor told him he had gallstones. the ed nurse should recognize what possible complication of gallstones could occur first?
while caring for a client following a lengthy labor and birth, the nurse notes that the client repeatedly reviews her labor and birth and is very dependent on her family for care. the nurse is correct in identifying the client to be in which phase of maternal role adjustment?
the nurse is caring for a client with end stage liver disease who is being assessed for the presence of asterixis. to assess the client for asterixis, what position should the nurse ask the client to demonstrate?
the registered nurse (rn) and unlicensed assistive personnel (uap) are caring for a pediatric client with an immune disorder receiving a stem cell transplant. which action by the uap will cause the rn to intervene?
the nurse is assessing a 16-year-old nulligravida, who asks for information on natural family planning methods of contraception and reports that her menstrual cycle occurs every 28 days. which information would be important to include in the teaching plan for this client?
before administering lithium to a patient, it is most important for the nurse to assess which laboratory value? before administering lithium to a patient, it is most important for the nurse to assess which laboratory value? blood sugar sodium urine osmolality hematocrit
a client who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 14 years ago is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with abdominal pain. on admission, the client's blood glucose level is 470 mg/dl. which finding is most likely to accompany this blood glucose level?
which of the following scenarios most accurately depicts abandonment? a. an emt transfers patient care to a bystander. b. a physician assumes patient care from an emt. c. an aemt transfers patient care to a paramedic. d. an emt gives a verbal report to an emergency room nurse.
you are attempting to gain access to a patient who was injured when his truck struck another vehicle from behind. the patient is conscious and alert but is screaming in pain. you try to open the door, but it is locked. you should
what is a long-term effect of regular cardiorespiratory exercise in young adults? a) improved electrical stability in the heart b) increased resting heart rate c) increased platelet stickiness d) increased body fat
the nurse is caring for a patient who has a deep wound. to determine the organizm and the most effective antibiotic, a culture and sensitivity test is prescribed. which techniques does the nurse use to obtain the specimen
you are precepting a new graduate nurse in the icu. you are collaborating in the care of a patient who is receiving large volumes of crystalloid fluid to treat hypovolemic shock. in light of this intervention, for what sign would you teach the new nurse to monitor the patient?
