A client with an elevated BP when it is taken in a physician's office has what type of hypertension?
a. medically related c. false
b. "white coat" d. expected
B
The client who has an elevated BP when it is taken in a physician's office has white-coat hypertension. This situation may be indicative of hypertension, but sometimes it is not.
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1. Nonstandard dosage times 2. Lack of accurate, prompt documentation 3. Packaging of medications 4. Preparing drugs for multiple clients 5. Changes in laboratory values
An older adult client says, "I can't seem to hear as well as I could when I was younger." Which diagnosis does the nurse anticipate for this client?
1. Presbycusis. 2. Mastoiditis. 3. Otitis media. 4. Otitis externa.
How does normal aging change the immune system?
a. Depresses bone marrow b. T cells become hyperactive c. B cells show deficiencies in activity d. Increase in the size of the thymus
Order: Furosemide 25 mg IV stat (first dose) The child weighs 44 lb. The safe dosage range is 1 mg/kg to increase gradually in 1-mg/kg increments to desired response, not to exceed 6 mg/kg. Available:
Calculate the volume to be administered for the initial dose and determine if it is a safe dosage. _______________ a. 20 mL b. 4.4 mL c. 2.5 mL d. Hold and clarify orderâ€"not safe