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d. Assign an assistant to remain with the client when ambulating. - ANSWER: d.
Assign an assistant to remain with the client when ambulating.
A nurse determines that the therapeutic effectiveness of magnesium sulfate
(MgSO4) for client who has preeclampsia is achieved when there is increased:
a. urinary output.
b. blood pressure.
c. respiratory rate.
d. uterine movement. - ANSWER: a. urinary output.
Which of these assessments is the initial priority of a client who is one-hour
postoperative after an exploratory laparotomy?
a. The appearance of the client's surgical incision.
b. The client's level consciousness.
c. The adequacy of the client's respiratory function.
d. The client's fluid and electrolyte status. - ANSWER: c. The adequacy of the
client's respiratory function.
Which of these client reports should a nurse recognize as suggestive of
hypothyroidism?
a. "My hands shake whenever I reach for anything."
b. "I feel cold and tired all the time."
c. "I sweat whenever I walk more than one block."
d. "My head aches each evening." - ANSWER: b. "I feel cold and tired all the
time."
A nurse is monitoring a client who is taking acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) 975 mg
daily for adverse effects, which include: