Which of the following is a special consideration with regard to the use of norepinephrine?
a. Cardiogenic shock
b. Hypotension
c. Neurogenic shock
d. Tissue necrosis
Answer: d. Tissue necrosis
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Three days following intracranial surgery a client develops fever, nuchal rigidity, and headache. The nurse would suspect
a. cerebral emboli. b. extradural hematoma. c. increased ICP. d. meningitis.
Which instructions would be appropriate for the nurse to give to a client with acute conjunctivitis from Staphylococcus? (Select all that apply.)
1. You should wash your hands before cleansing the eye and giving eyedrops. 2. You can rub your eyes with a clean, soft cloth for itching. 3. You can soak your lids with warm saline to soften crusts and exudates. 4. You should not share towels, make-up, or contact lens with anyone else. 5. You may go back to sharing towels when the infection is gone.
A patient hospitalized for depression will be discharged tomorrow. The patient asks a nurse, "Could the two of us meet for coffee away from the hospital sometime?" The most therapeutic response by the nurse would be:
a. "That sounds nice, but I'm already in a romantic relationship with someone.". b. "The hospital has a policy that does not allow professional staff to date patients.". c. "I guess there would be no harm in meeting for coffee, if we know in advance that we're meeting just as friends.". d. "We've developed a positive working relationship, and meeting socially would have a negative impact on that relationship.".
Disorders that result from an abnormal and excessive response to self are referred to as __________ disorders
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word