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ence level eso ns do nt cause mental deterioration A common characteristics of idiopathic epilepsy is committing acts of violence Idiopathic epilepsy is a form of mental illness D. A client has been hospitalized after an automobile accident. A full leg cast applied while inside the 33 emergency room. The most important reason for the nurse to elevate the casted leg is to: A. Reduce the drying time B. Decrease irritation to the skin Improve venous return D Promote the...
31. to prepare Barbara for EEG, the nurse should explain that A. During the test she will experience small electrical shocks that feel like pin pricks B. The test measures mental status as well as electrical brain waves C. During the hyperventilation portion of the test, she may experience dizziness D. She will be unconscious during the test 32.Situstion: Barbara is a 23 year old woman who lives with her mother, sister and brother in a private residence. She is...
46. A hospital client with heart failure has begun taking digoxin. What should the nurse include in the client's plan of care? A) Ensure mivacurium chloride is readily available B) Monitor the client's heart rate daily C) Ensure that the client has easy access to the bathroom D) Administer the drug with food to minimize GI upsetatue 47. Which drug is in the class of drugs called human B-type natriuretic peptides? tA) Bosentan B) Milrinone C) Digoxin D) Nesiritide 48....
The kidneys D. The leg bones 48. During an assessment of a client with sardiomyopathy the finds that the wystolic blood pressure has decreased from 145 to 110 mmHe and the heart rate hain from 72 to 6 beats per minute and the client complains of periodic dizzy spells. The nurse instructs the client to A. Increase fluids that are high in protein B. Restrict fluids C. Force fluids and reassess blood pressure D. Limit fluids to non-caffeine beverages 9....
C. Emphysema D. Chronic bronchitis Q28. The morning weight for a client with emphysema indicates that the client has gained 5 pounds in less than a week even though his oral intake has been modest. The client's weight gain may reflect which of the following? A. Polycythemia B. Cor pulmonale C. Left ventricular failure D. Compensated acidosis 029. A client with an asthma exacerbation has been using her albuterol rescue inhaler 10-12 times a day because she cannot take a...
34. Which information about a client who has meningococcal meningitis is the best indicator that you can discontinue droplet precautions? a. Pupils are equal and reactive to light. b. Appropriate antibiotics have been given for 24 hours. c. Cough is productive of clear, nonpurulent mucus. d. Temperature is lower than 100°F (37.8° C). 35. A client with atrial fibrillation is ambulating in the hallway on the coronary step-down unit and suddenly tells you, "I feel really dizzy." Which action should...
A client admitted to the maternity unit is at 38 week of gestation and has bright red vaginal bleeding . It would be most important for the nurse to assess which of the following? history of bleeding at any other time during the pregnancy. complains of abdominal pain. temperature. length of time of the bleeding The nurse is receiving a prescription of a client who has acute renal failure. Which of the following prescription should the nurse clarify? computer tomography...
c. Kidney stones d. Arthritis in the Emergency Department via ambulance with the 14. A client arrives the left eye, increase left-sided nasolabial fold, and slurred speech e ollowing nurse identify for this client? signs posis increase left-sided nasolabial fold, and slurred speech. What prioriyoof prory level should the What priority level should the a. First level priority b. Second level priority c. Third Level priority d. Routine 15. A nurse assesses four clients. Which client assessment will require the...
D. Absence of abdominal pain Q30. A 60-year-old client has Prinz metal's angina (variant angina). To reduce the risk of coronary artery spasms, which type of medication is the physician most likely to prescribe? entative bu tthe spons A. propranolol B. digoxin C. Diltiazem give and m D. Dobutamine Q31. A client is receiving spironolactone to treat hypertension. Which instruction should the nurse provide? ith t A. "Eat food high in potassium" B. "Take daily potassium supplements" C. "Discontinue sodium...
1. Upon assessing a client with a arteriovenous fistula, the nurse be able to palpate or muscular a (n)? a. pulsation and brunt b. S1 and S2 c. bowel sounds d. radial and apical pulse 2. A catheter that is inserted into the urinary bladder from the abdominal entry point above the symphysis pubis is which catheter? a. Lock pouch catheter b. Ileostomy catheter c. Suprapublic catheter d. Ureterostomy catheter 3. A client has a newly formed Ileostomy. Upon discharge,...