The first step in the ethical decision-making process is:
a. implementing the strategy. c. evaluating outcomes of an action.
b. gathering data. d. articulating the problem.
D
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Which statements by a patient would indicate an accurate understanding of cytometry? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Drink no fluids for 6 hours after the test." b. "Report a change in my abdominal girth." c. "Notify the doctor if I have difficulty voiding." d. "Sleep on my stomach." e. "Notify my doctor if I experience burning on urination."
During the 7th month of pregnancy, a client exhibits dependent edema. The nurse explains the treatment for fluid retention during pregnancy, which is
a. adequate fats b. avoidance of salty foods c. elevation of the lower extremities d. low-sodium diet and elevation of the extremities
The nurse is doing a neurologic assessment on a 2-month-old infant after a car accident. Moro, tonic neck, and withdrawal reflexes are present. How should the nurse interpret these findings?
a. Neurologic health b. Severe brain damage c. Decorticate posturing d. Decerebrate posturing
Henry is 82 years old and takes two aspirin every morning to treat the arthritis pain in his back. He states the aspirin helps him to "get going" each day. Lately he has had some heartburn from the aspirin
After ruling out an acute GI bleed, what would be an appropriate course of treatment for Henry? 1. Add an H2 blocker such as ranitidine to his therapy. 2. Discontinue the aspirin and switch him to Vicodin for the pain. 3. Decrease the aspirin dose to one tablet daily. 4. Have Henry take an antacid 15 minutes before taking the aspirin each day.