An athlete has been administered growth hormone. He states that he has a severe headache and flashes before his eyes. What assessment should the nurse make?
A) Equilibrium
B) Levels of anxiety
C) Respiratory rate
D) Blood pressure
D
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a. It is capitalized when written. b. It is the same in any country. c. It is assigned by a specific manufacturer. d. It is similar to the chemical name.
A client who is recently diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is to be discharged home. The nurse should teach the family to:
1. monitor the client's urine output at home. 2. check the client's level of consciousness frequently. 3. check bony prominences and reposition the client every 2 hours. 4. serve the client a high red meat diet.
Meconium is produced by which of the following?
1. Fetal intestines 2. Fetal kidneys 3. Amniotic fluid 4. Placenta
The nurse determines that the patient's urinary output from the suprapubic catheter is 150 mL for 8 hours. What does the nurse implement as a follow-up nursing intervention?
a. Encourage coughing and deep breathing. b. Clamp the urinary catheter for 30 minutes. c. Contact the healthcare provider for a di-uretic. d. Assess the patient's intake and catheter patency.