A provider has prescribed digoxin for a patient with an arrhythymia. Which of the following must be checked on a daily basis to monitor the patient?
A. electrolytes
B. weight
C. blood pressure
D. pulse
Answer: D
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a. Avoidant b. Odd or eccentric c. Attention seeking d. Reflective of lack of trust in others
A patient is being seen in the clinic for insomnia. The nurse explains that the best diagnostic indicator of insomnia is:
A) the patient's report of insomnia. B) results of polysomnography. C) completing the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. D) results of actigraphy.
A nurse is caring for an older client who is struggling to manage her type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should recognize which social determinants of this client's health? (Select all that apply.)
A) Household income of $23,000 per year B) Reading level of a third grader C) Medication ineffective due to error in prescription D) Originally from Sudan E) No family in the area
The nurse suspects that a pregnant patient has a substance use disorder (SUD). Which action should the nurse take first when planning care for this patient?
1. Provide a list of support services 2. Engage in motivational interviewing 3. Refer the patient to a treatment center 4. Discuss the impact of the substance on the fetus