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A client is receiving a daily prescription for furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg PO but is unable to swallow. The practical nurse (PN) should consult with the healthcare provider about which component of the prescription? a. Time of the dose. b. The prescribed dosage. c. The route of administration. d. Available generic drug. - c. the route of administration. rationale: The healthcare provider should be consulted to determine if another route of administration is indicated for the client who...

When making the bed of a client who needs to be cradle, which action should the nurse include? A - Teach the client to call for help before getting out of bed. B - Keep both the upper & lower side rails in a raised position. C - Keep the bed in the lowest position while changing the sheets. D - Drape the top sheet & covers loosely over the bed cradle. - D The nurse notes that a client consistently coughs while eating & drinking. Which nursing diagnosis is most important for the nurse ...

The nurse is providing care to a client after a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). What actions will the nurse include in the client's plan of care? (Select all that apply.) - A.Frequent vital signs. B.Determine if the client is allergic to aspirin. D.Offer fluids of choice. F.Monitor infusion of IV nitroglycerine. In assessing a client diagnosed with primary aldosteronism, the nurse expects the laboratory test results to indicate a decreased serum level of which subst...

Which assessment is most important for the nurse to perform on a client who is hospitalized for Guillain-Barre syndrome that is rapidly progressing? Respiratory effort. Unsteady gait. Intensity of pain. Ability to eat. - Respiratory effort. Guillain-Barre syndrome causes paralysis or weakness that typically starts at the feet and progresses upwards. As the condition progresses, the nurse must ensure that the client is able to breathe effectively. A male client comes into the clini...

A client with asthma receives a prescription for high blood pressure during a clinic visit. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate the client to receive that is least likely to exacerbate asthma? - The best antihypertensive agent for clients with asthma is metoprolol (Lopressor) (C), a beta2 blocking agent which is also cardioselective and less likely to cause bronchoconstriction. Pindolol (A) is a beta2 blocker that can cause bronchoconstriction and increase asthmatic symptoms. Altho...

The nurse is teaching a client about the manifestations and emergency treatment of hypoglycemia. In assessing the client's knowledge, the nurse asks the client what he or she should do if feeling hungry and shaky. Which response by the client indicates a correct understanding of hypoglycemia management? - "I should eat three graham crackers." Which statement about prediabetes is correct? - It describes people at risk for type 2 diabetes who have a fasting glucose level of 100-125 mg/...

The nurse must follow HIPAA regulations and not talk about client or their families in inappropriate places. - What must the nurse do in regards to client confidentiality and how can the nurse protect it? The nurse should evaluate the patients level of consciousness, vital signs, and ability to do range of motion. The nurse should assess for orthostatic hypotension. - What assessments should the nurse do prior to ambulating a client post operatively? The nurse must be aware of the pa...

A mother runs into the emergency department with a toddler in her arms and tells the nurse that her child got into some cleaning products. the child smells of chemicals on the hands, face, and on the front of the child's clothes. after ensuring the airway is patent, what action should the nurse implement first? a. Assess the child for altered sensorium b. Determine type of chemical exposure c. Obtain equipment for gastric lavage d. Call poison control emergency number - b. Determine type...

A 35y/o client with cancer refuses to allow a nurse to insert an IV for scheduled chemo & states that she's ready to go home to die. What intervention should the nurse initiate? - Evaluate the client's mental status for competence to refuse treatment Rationale: Competent clients have the right to refuse treatment. The nurse cannot document until the HCP is notified of the patient's wishes & a d/c RX is obtained. Advance directives & DNR are not necessary for competent client to refuse c...

anatomical position erect, feet forward, arms at side with palms facing forward, head facing forward sagittal plane divides body into left and right frontal (coronal) plane divides body into front and back transverse plane line that divides the body into upper and lower sections Superior above Inferior below anterior toward the front medial toward the midline lateral away from the midline proximal Closer to the point of attachment dista...

Adenoma - Tumor of a gland Adenitis - Inflammation of a gland Arthritis - Inflammation of a joint Biology - Study of life Biopsy - Removal of living tissue and examination under a microscope. Carcinoma - Cancerous tumor. Cardiology - Study of the heart. Cephalic - Pertaining to the head. Cerebral - Pertaining to the brain. Incision - Process of cutting into. Excision - Process of cutting out. Endocrine glands - Glands that secr...

After a thyroidectomy, the nurse should monitor for signs of tetany which can be caused by trauma to the parathyroid gland. The signs of tetany include which of the following? check all answers that apply negative Chvostek's sign positive Trousseau's sign photophobia cardiac dysrhythmias - positive Trousseau's sign photophobia cardiac dysrhythmias All three of these are signs of tetany. A positive Chvostek's sign would also be a sign of tetany, along with carpopedal spas...

The nurse is performing a thoracic assessment on a client with chronic asthma and hyperinflation of the lungs. Which finding should be expected for this client? - Barrel chest The nurse is assessing bowel sounds for a hospitalized client. The nurse has heard bowel sounds in the right upper quadrant. What action should the nurse take next? - Note the character and frequency of bowel sounds During inspection of a client's mouth and pharynx, the nurse places a tongue blade on the back ...

A client with asthma receives a prescription for high blood pressure during a clinic visit. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate the client to receive that is at least likely to exacerbate asthma? A. Pindolol (Visken). B. Carteolol (Ocupress). C. Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor). D. Propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal). - Metoprolol Tartrate( Lopressor) The best antihypertensive agent for clients with asthma is metoprolol (Lopressor) (C), a beta2 blocking agent which is al...

After the fourth dose of gentamicin sulfate, the nurse plans to draw blood samples to determine peak and trough levels. When are the best times to draw these samples? - 5 minutes before and 30 minutes after The nurse is completing an admission interview and assessment on a client with a history of Parkinson's disease. Which question provides information relevant to the client's plan of care? - Have your ever been frozen in one spot, unable to move? To take the vital signs of a 4-mo...

After the fourth dose of gentamicin sulfate (Garamycin) IV, the nurse plans to draw blood samples to determine peak and trough levels. When are the best times to draw these samples? - 5 minutes before and 30 minutes after the next dose. The nurse is completing an admission interview and assessment on a client with a history of Parkinson's disease. Which question provides information relevant to the client's plan of care? - Have you ever been "frozen" in one spot, unable to move? ...

A client has bipolar disorder and has just begun a regimen of lithium, 600 mg tid. Which is the most critical management issue for the client during the first 2 weeks of treatment? A. Ascertaining that the client is taking a full dose daily B. Ensuring the client's blood levels reach a therapeutic and safe dose C. Educating the client about the side effects of lithium D. Monitoring the client's cardiac status - B. Ensuring the client's blood levels reach a therapeutic and safe dose ...

Moving a patient with a catheter. Priority action =secure IV bag before the move Chronic pain patient who reports only taking medication when "he feels pain." What should the nurse do? Nurse should recommend that the patient take his medication as prescribed. What should the nurse ask a client who is having pain? "tell me about the quality of your pain" The quality of pain experienced is typically a descriptive term, such as burning, crushing, aching or stabbing. Evaluating th...

Healthcare workers must protect themselves against becoming infected with HIV. The Center for Disease Control has issued guidelines for healthcare workers in relation to protection from HIV. These guidelines include which recommendation? A. Place HIV positive clients in strict isolation and limit visitors. B. Wear gloves when coming in contact with the blood or body fluids of any client. C. Conduct mandatory HIV testing of those who work with AIDS clients. D. Freeze HIV blood specimens at -7...

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