In a patient with severe hepatic cirrhosis, what laboratory findings would the nurse expect to be decreased?
A) Serum proteins
B) Serum amylase
C) Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
D) Prothrombin time (PT)
A
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After hiatal hernia repair surgery, a client is on IV pantoprazole (Protonix). The client asks the nurse why this medication is given since there is no history of ulcers. What response by the nurse is best?
a. "Bacteria can often cause ulcers." b. "This operation often causes ulcers." c. "The medication keeps your blood pH low." d. "It prevents stress-related ulcers."
An older adult client is diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. Which clinical manifestations does the nurse anticipate during the physical assessment? Select all that apply
A) Fatigue B) Lower extremity edema C) Syncope D) Dyspnea E) Jugular vein distention
A nurse manager is employing the Bassett Healthcare Quality Compass and is aware of its four domains, which are:
a. functional status, patient satisfaction, clinical outcomes, and cost/utilization. b. patient satisfaction, clinical improvement, resources, and utilization. c. clinical outcomes, cost, resources, and patient satisfaction. d. utilization, functional status, cost, and clinical improvement.
A man has noticed bright red blood in his bowel movements for over a month. He says to himself, "Oh, it's just my hemorrhoids." What defense mechanism is the man using?
A) Rationalization B) Repression C) Denial D) Compensation