Nurse Amy

client who is at 4 months of gestation. The client reports continued nausea and vomiting and scant, prune-colored discharge. She has experienced no weight loss and has a fundal height larger than expected. Which of the following complications should the nurse suspect? Hydatdiform mole A nurse is caring for a client who has gonorrhea. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider will prescribe? ceftriaxone A nurse manager is reviewing ways to prevent a ...

As a safeguard to reduce the risk for dosing errors, the nurse should request another nurse to doublecheck the setup before patient use. The nurse should reassure the patient that the pump has a lockout feature that prevents him from overdosing even if he continues to push the dose administration button. The nurse should also instruct the patient to administer a dose before potentially painful activities, such as walking. Patient-controlled analgesia is contraindicated for those who are c...

A nurse is caring for a client who is refusing a blood transfusion for religious reasons. The clients partner wants the client to have the blood transfusion. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Withhold the blood transfusion. A nurse is teaching a client whose left leg is in a cast about using crutches. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching? when descending stairs, I will first shift my weigh...

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is postpartum and has preeclampsia. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse report to the provider? Platelets 50,000/mm3 A platelet count of 50,000/mm3 is below the expected reference range, which can indicate disseminated intravascular coagulation. The nurse should report this result to the provider. 07. A nurse is assessing a newborn who was born at 26 weeks of gestation using the New Ballard Score. Which of the f...

Alex checks the code cart and equipment for safety and function. Which inspections are necessary to ensure that the defibrillator is serviceable and ready for use during an emergency? (Select all that apply.) - Defibrillator pads/paddles are available. - Electrical cords are in good repair. - Defibrillator passes a system check. Which action is the most important intervention for Alex to take? Ask Tricia to join him in the nurse manager's office. Which action is most important for the...

Increased anger noticed while explaining how she is different from her friends. Helped her to get information regarding her disease & renal dialysis by written short notes. She is enthusiastic towards advanced treatment modality such as Renal transplant. Detailed explanation about peocedure, guidelines , prognosis & complications has given to her. Tried to answer maximum queries put forward by her. She was cooperative & attendive during discussion. At the end of conversation she is quite ...

13. What is the priority nursing action? Check Lara's blood glucose. 14. Which action should the nurse take first? Administer IV dextrose to a diabetic client with a blood glucose level of 25 mg/dL. 15. What action should the nurse take first? Ask the unit clerk to find out when the trays will be available. 16. What is the best response by the nurse? "Alcohol does contain a lot of empty calories, but it is also likely to cause you blood glucose to decrease." 17. What is the best res...

Why is your patient in the hospital/ being treated today? (Answer in your own words and include the History of present Illness)?: My patient is being seen post a fall at home. Complained of dizziness and fell. Fractured her left intertrochanteric hip. Scheduled for surgery tomorrow. Orders by provider for musculoskeletal assessment, education of safety and fall risk. Health History/Comorbities (that relate to this hospitalization): Pt. has a 10 year history of osteoporosis. Unsure of home ...

The client comes to the ED with confusion, ataxia, increased reflexes, tremors, high fever and diaphoresis. Blood pressure is 160/94; heart rate 86 bpm. The partner states the only medication the client is taking is something for depression but does not know the name of the drug. The client is unable to provide the name. What classification of antidepressants does the nurse suspect the patient is taking? MAOI’s Question 10 A client with depression does not want to continue the prescribed...

CONCEPT RESOURCE WHAT YOU LEARNED Captopril Lisinopril Primacor Nitroglycerin TEXTBOOK Antianginal Medication Used to treat Angina by vasodilation, decreases preloadand myocardial oxygen demand. Side effects: Headache, orthostatic hypotension, reflex tachycardia. **Sublingual, store in cool/dark place. Take up to 3tablets (5 min apart) Topical -remove prior dose, place over clean/hairlessarea, avoid touching with hands (wear gloves) Atenolol TEXTBOOK Beta blocker Treats hi...