The nurse is caring for a patient with renal failure who is prescribed a protein-bound drug. Which parameter in the patient must the nurse assess before administering the medication?
A. Lipid profile
B. Hemoglobin level
C. Blood glucose level
D. Serum albumin levels
Answer: D. Serum albumin levels
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The nurse identifies which risk factor(s) for OA? (Select all that apply.)
a. Men c. Old age b. African Americans d. Steroid use
The nurse teaches the mother of a young child diagnosed with impetigo which of the following general guidelines?
A) Mild soap should be used to clean the skin. B) Towels that come into contact with the infected areas will not infect others who then touch the towels. C) Remove crusts prior to topical antibiotic application. D) Topical antibiotic should be applied once daily after bathing.
The nurse identifies the nursing diagnosis of decreased cardiac output related to valvular insufficiency for the patient with infective endocarditis (IE) based on which assessment finding(s)?
a. Fever, chills, and diaphoresis b. Urine output less than 30 mL/hr c. Petechiae on the inside of the mouth and conjunctiva d. Increase in heart rate of 15 beats/minute with walking
Which group of persons is least likely to be considered a vulnerable group at high risk for medical problems?
a. Homeless women and children b. Intravenous drug users c. Pregnant single teenage girls d. Single adolescent boys