The nurse is preparing to administer an injection of monoclonal antibodies. Which additional drug will the nurse administer to minimize adverse reactions to the monoclonal antibodies?
a. A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
b. A benzodiazepine
c. An opioid pain reliever
d. A corticosteroid
ANS: D
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A nurse whose practice is guided by Peplau's theory would judge that care objectives had been met when the patient
a. assists in setting goals that they work together to meet. b. has mastered all tasks and knowledge needed for self-care. c. is able to adapt to limitations and alter ways of doing activities of daily living (ADLs). d. understands the effects of stress in exacerbating illness.
Which of the following are true statements regarding data analysis in qualitative research? (Select all that apply.)
a. Qualitative data analysis involves examining and interpreting data in order to elicit meaning, gain understanding, and develop empirical knowledge. b. Although qualitative data analysis may identify additional data that may need to be collected, once the data collection period is over, the researcher is discouraged from going back to participants to gather additional information. c. Data analysis in qualitative research occurs concurrently with data collection. d. Researchers are encouraged to "dwell with the data" by immersing themselves in transcripts, tapes, and interview notes to make sense not only of what participants have said but also of meanings underlying expressions, emphasis, and nonverbal communications.
The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted to the intensive care unit to rule out myocardial infarction. The client is upset because he is restricted to the unit and is not allowed to smoke cigarettes
This morning, the client became so angry that he threw his breakfast tray at the nurse. How should the nurse respond to this outburst? A) Tell the client that he is acting like a child and that such behavior will not be tolerated. B) Call the charge nurse and refuse to take care of this client until he is under control. C) Tell the client that it is understandable that he is upset, but the no-smoking rule is not negotiable. D) Apologize to the client for the unit rules, but tell him the rules must be followed.
Beta blockers have favorable effects on survival and disease progression in heart failure. Treatment should be initiated when the:
1. Symptoms are severe 2. Patient has not responded to other therapies 3. Patient has concurrent hypertension 4. Left ventricular dysfunction is diagnosed