Which signs and symptoms would the nurse assess for in a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal?
A) Bradycardia and hypertension
B) Bradycardia and hypotension
C) Tachycardia and hypertension
D) Tachycardia and hypotension
C
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Laura Adamson, 82 years old, was admitted to the hospital emergency department for an apparent overdose of medications
After interviewing her, you find that she does not have a good system in her home for reminding her that she has already taken her medications. Which of the following would be the most desirable method to remind Mrs. Adamson that she has taken her medication? a. Suggest a medication box b. Instruct her to turn the medication bottle upside down after she has taken her medications c. Suggest color coding the medication bottles d. Suggest that she mark a checklist or calendar
Which of the following is issued by the U.S. Census Bureau?
1. Poverty thresholds 2. Consumer Price Index (CPI) 3. Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) 4. Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
The nurse is caring for a woman who had sextuplets six hours ago. When the nurse examines the client's lochia, she finds a slow, steady trickle of bright red blood with large clots. The nurse suspects possible:
1. Uterine atony. 2. Uterine prolapse. 3. Third-degree laceration of the perineum. 4. Vulvar hematoma.
The nurse reviews the diagnoses for assigned clients. Which client has the greatest potential for injury during transfers?
1. Deep vein thrombosis 2. Type 1 diabetes mellitus 3. Upper extremity fracture 4. Cerebrovascular accident