The nurse suspects a client receiving chlorothiazide (Diuril) is experiencing side effects from the prescription. Which assessment finding supports the nurse's suspicion?
A. Ataxia and frequent diarrhea
B. Serum potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L and low blood pressure
C. Serum sodium level of 160 mEq/L and headaches
D. Mental confusion and dependent edema
Answer: B
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A) "The fluids will help to decrease your risk for kidney stones." B) "You need fluids so that you won't develop a reaction in the sunlight." C) "Fluids prevent you from getting dehydrated." D) "You need fluids to keep your blood count from dropping too low."
The nursing instructor is discussing the difference between sensorineural and conductive hearing loss with his class. The discussion turns to evaluation for determining what kind of hearing loss a patient has
What Weber test result would indicate the presence of a sensorineural loss? A) The sound is heard better in the ear in which he has better hearing. B) The sound is heard equally in both ears. C) The sound is heard better in the ear in which he has poorer hearing. D) The sound is heard longer in the ear in which he has better hearing.
A patient with extensive electrical burn injuries is admitted to the emergency department. Which prescribed intervention should the nurse implement first?
a. Assess oral temperature. b. Check a potassium level. c. Place on cardiac monitor. d. Assess for pain at contact points.
A student has learned about aging and the musculoskeletal system. What statement by the student indicates a need for more study on the topic?
a. Haversian system erodes, the canals nearest the marrow cavity widen, and the endosteal cortex converts to spongy bone. b. The remodeling cycle increases because of a decreased ability of the basic multicellular units to resorb and deposit bone. c. Cartilaginous rigidity increases because of decreasing water content and decreasing concentrations of glycosaminoglycans. d. Muscle ribonucleic acid (RNA) synthesis declines, although the regenerative function of muscle tissue is reportedly normal in older adults.