A nurse is caring for a client who has had an accident. Which responses produced by the
sympathetic division of the automatic nervous system (ANS) should the nurse identify in
the client?
A) Maintenance of water reabsorption level
B) Involuntary defecation or urination
C) Restoration of blood flow to the skin
D) Resumption of digestive processes
B
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A child with sickle cell disease is receiving hypertransfusion therapy, and the current serum ferritin level is 1,035 µg/L. What medication does the nurse prepare to administer?
A. Deferoxamine (Desferal) B. Elemental iron C. Furosemide (Lasix) D. Morphine sulfate (Duramorph)
Which of the following procedures reduces the potential for infection primarily by addressing the portal of entry?
A) Wiping down common areas with buffered bleach on a regular basis B) Wearing gloves when contact with blood or body fluids is anticipated C) Disposing of soiled clothing and bed linens in a dedicated receptacle D) Isolating patients who have antibiotic-resistant infections
Which patients on an orthopedic unit should be assigned to a nurse from a cardiac unit?
a. A patient being transferred to an ECF for rehabilitation following a hip replace-ment b. A patient following a hip replacement with a history of an acute MI 4 weeks ago c. A patient with an external fixator d. A patient to be started on a PCA pump requiring instructions
The parents of a child diagnosed with ADHD ask the nurse what current medications are available for their child. The nurse should list which of the following medications? (Select all that apply.)
a. Methylphenidate (Concerta) b. Zolpidem (Ambien) c. Dextroamphetamine (Adderall) d. Atomoxetine (Strattera) e. Haloperidol (Haldol)