Which laboratory value must be monitored after a patient takes bisacodyl (Dulcolax) for constipation?
a. Sodium
b. Potassium
c. Creatinine
d. Blood urea nitrogen
ANS: B
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a. Ambulated 20 feet without assistance, O2 sat remains at 92% on room air b. Ambulated 20 feet without assistance c. Ambulated without assistance d. Ambulated in hall
A nurse is using surveillance to collect outcome data. What information would most likely be collected?
a. Number of clinic services which use evidence-based protocols b. Proportion of the population vaccinated against influenza c. Incidence of breast cancer in the population d. Probability of a bioterrorism attach occurring in the community
An occupational health nurse at a local factory is using primary prevention strategies to reduce the environmental health risks among the employees. Which of the following activities would the nurse most likely implement?
a. Checking radiation detectors to monitor for unsafe levels of radiation exposure b. Irrigating the eyes of an employee who has had a chemical splash to the face c. Teaching new employees who will work outdoors about the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness d. Using spirometry to rule out obstructive or restrictive lung disease for workers who will be wearing mask respirators
The nurse recognizes the discharge needs of a client following a hip replacement. This is an ex-ample of which type of nursing skill?
1. Cognitive 2. Interactive 3. Psychomotor 4. Communication