A child in renal failure develops hyperkalemia because of poor glomerular function. Which of the following would you expect to administer to him?
A) Sodium and increased fluid
B) Glucose and insulin
C) A diet high in fruit juice
D) A fluid high in calcium
B
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When interviewing the mother of a 3-year-old child, the nurse asks about developmental milestones such as the age of walking without assistance. This should be considered
a. Unnecessary information, because the child is 3 years old b. An important part of the family history c. An important part of the child's past growth and development d. An important part of the child's review of systems
A nurse is teaching an adult with a cochlear implant about medications. Which modification in the teaching plan would be the most appropriate for this client?
A) Using repetition B) Speaking face-to-face, clearly C) Encouraging hand gestures D) Providing large-print materials
While preparing to administer an eye ointment, the nurse inadvertently squeezes the tube, discarding the first bead of medication. What action should the nurse take at this point?
1. Administer the eye ointment as ordered, as the first bead of ointment should be discarded anyway. 2. Notify the pharmacy and request a new, unopened tube of ointment. 3. Have a second licensed nurse witness the waste and sign the chart. 4. Continue to squeeze the tube until a clear line of ointment has been discarded from the tip.
A nurse is caring for a patient with a phagocytic cell disorder. The patient states, "My specialist says that I will likely be cured after I get my treatment tomorrow." To what treatment is the patient most likely referring?
A) Treatment with granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) B) Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation C) Treatment with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) D) Brachytherapy