Aminoglycosides such as gentamicin can result in increased levels of BUN and serum creatinine, indicating nephrotoxicity
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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She has a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) of 15, and pupils are equal and reactive. Her mother is sleeping in the visitors' lounge. What nursing action would be most appropriate at this time? a. Administer an as-needed sedative to calm the patient. b. Notify the neurosurgeon that the patient is upset and crying. c. Ask the mother to come and stay with the patient. d. Reassure the patient, and sit with her until she falls back asleep.
A patient of the Asian culture tells the nurse than an alteration in yin and yang will lead to disease. Which variable can affect the body's yin and yang?
A. The weather B. Clothing C. Social class D. Improper food preparation
A client diagnosed with terminal cancer is constantly in pain and has an order for morphine IV. While you are giving this medication, the client asks you to "accidentally" administer a much larger dose than prescribed so death would ensue
Compliance with the client's request would be considered: a. active euthanasia c. passive euthanasia b. assisted suicide d. refusal of treatment
Brandy is an 18-year-old being treated in the Community Mental Health Clinic for an adjustment disorder after receiving news of her parents' impending divorce
While talking about her feelings she becomes angry and starts shouting and crying. She screams, "I wish they would both die!" Which of these is the most appropriate response by the nurse at this point? A. Contact the parents and the police to report that Brandy is expressing homicidal ideation. B. Encourage Brandy to talk more about her anger. C. Instruct Brandy that it's okay to cry but that it is not acceptable to talk that way about her parents. D. Assess Brandy for suicidal ideation.