The patient has experienced an accidental salicylate overdose. Urine alkalinization with intravenous sodium bicarbonate solution is ordered. What symptom, if found by the nurse, most indicates a complication of this therapy?
A) Increased urine pH
B) Increased urine salicylate levels
C) Compensated metabolic alkalosis
D) Altered level of consciousness
D
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For what does this disorder put the adolescent at greater risk? a. Anorexia nervosa b. Depression c. ADHD d. A learning disability
The patient reports that the first day of her last normal menstrual period was December 8. Using Nägele's rule, what date will the nurse identify as the estimated date of birth?
a. March 1 b. March 15 c. September 1 d. September 15
A patient is diagnosed with an oral fungal infection. What should the nurse anticipate being prescribed to manage this condition initially?
1. nystatin 2. fluconazole 3. ampicillin 4. Anbesol
He nurse is caring for a 10-year-old boy who had an appendectomy two days ago
T Prior to surgery he had expressed that he was worried that after the procedure he would hurt and have lots of pain. The nurse asks the child what his pain level is on a scale of 0 to 10, with 10 being the worst pain. He tells the nurse he has no pain. What should the nurse do? A) Tell him to let you know if he begins to feel pain B) Explain to his caregiver that his pain level shows he is getting better quickly C) Observe him for physical signs which might indicate pain D) Ask him to show you his pain level using the color pain scale