A nurse has administered a scheduled dose of 50-mg atenolol PO for the treatment of angina. Following administration, the nurse should prioritize what assessment?
A) Level of consciousness
B) Blood pressure
C) SaO2
D) Oral temperature
B
Feedback:
Atenolol and other beta-blockers have an antihypertensive effect. They are unlikely to affect temperature, LOC, or oxygen saturation levels.
You might also like to view...
A client's dietary prescription states, "NPO," which means that the client may:
a. be preparing for surgery or another procedure b. have no food or fluid by mouth c. have only clear liquids d. require an orogastric tube in order to receive nutrition via the gastrointestinal tract
The patient you are caring for has just returned to the unit after having kidney surgery. How would you assess this patient's circulatory status? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Monitor arterial or central venous pressure B) Increase extent of support system C) Monitor drainage from incision and drainage tubes D) Assess skin color and urine output E) Decrease perception of pain and discomfort
The parent of an adopted infant tells the nurse, "Our baby was abused before the adoption. I read an article online that said this experience causes problems as a child grows up. What we should be watching for?" Select the nurse's best response
a. "Early trauma sometimes causes learning difficulties, anxiety, and difficulty handling stress later in life." b. "Early abuse causes the myelin covering of the nerves to overgrow, which leads to high anxiety and mood instability." c. "Many individuals who experience early trauma and abuse develop symptoms of schizophrenia." d. "Your child will be normal. Information in online articles is not reliable."
The nurse is evaluating the expected outcomes of care for a pregnant adolescent. For the evaluation, the nurse will ask: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Was a trusting relationship developed? 2. Did the adolescent explore financial options open to teen parents? 3. Did the adolescent make plans for continuing her education? 4. Can the adolescent problem-solve? 5. Did the adolescent follow recommendations?