A patient with class-IV CHF has a medication regimen consisting of metoprolol (Lopressor), enalapril (Vasotec), and furosemide (Lasix)
In addition to regularly assessing the patient s heart rate, the nurse should prioritize assessment of the patient's
A) intake and output.
B) blood pressure.
C) cognition.
D) exercise tolerance.
D
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A stool specimen that must be sent to the laboratory immediately is a specimen for:
a. occult blood. b. ova and parasites. c. infection. d. fats.
Amniocentesis has suggested that a couple's first child will be born with sickle cell disease. The parents are unfamiliar with the health problem, and their caregiver is explaining the complexities
Which of the following statements by the parents would suggest a need for further teaching or clarification? A) "Our baby's red cells are prone to early destruction because of his or her weak membranes." B) "Not all of his or her red cells will be sickled, but low oxygen levels can cause them to become so." C) "Sickled cells can block his or her blood vessels, especially in the abdomen, chest, and bones." D) "Our son or daughter likely won't show the effects of sickling until he or she is school-aged because of the different hemoglobin in babies."
The client is started on 90% oxygen by nonrebreather mask at 0800. The nurse working the night shift assesses the client, who complains of substernal pain and dyspnea and has rales audible in the lower lung field bilaterally
Based on these assessment findings, what does the nurse suspect? 1. Myocardial hypoxia 2. Pulmonary emboli 3. Oxygen toxicity 4. Congestive heart failure Correct Answer: 3
Which is characteristic of the immune-mediated type 1 diabetes mellitus?
a. Ketoacidosis is infrequent. b. Onset is gradual. c. Age at onset is usually younger than 20 years. d. Oral agents are often effective for treatment.