A nurse is providing teaching to a woman who gave birth to an infant with trisomy 21. Which statement will the nurse include?
1. “Your child has three copies of all chromosomes.”
2. “Your child has 47 chromosomes instead of 46.”
3. “Your child has 45 chromosomes instead of 46.”
4. “Your child has four sets of all chromosomes.”
2. “Your child has 47 chromosomes instead of 46.”
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A patient has a history of kidney stones. He is being treated for a bladder infection with a sulfonamide drug. Which actions should the nurse advise this patient to do?
a. Eat green, leafy vegetables and drink 8 oz of cranberry juice at each meal. b. Eat lean proteins and drink 8 oz of milk at each meal. c. Get regular exercise and lots of sunlight daily. d. Get regular exercise and drink adequate fluids daily.
A nurse is caring for a client with suicidal tendencies. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to do after administering the drug orally?
A) Inspect the oral cavity to ensure that the drug is swallowed. B) Monitor body temperature for changes. C) Monitor blood pressure for unusual changes. D) Inspect pulse rate for unusual changes.
When patients require respiratory support such as artificial airways, they are often unable to speak. A(n) _________ is a useful tool to aid in communication
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A client is to receive oprelvekin (Neumega). The nurse confirms that the client is experiencing fluid retention related to the medication by monitoring the client for evidence of:
a. peripheral edema and exertional dyspnea. b. bradycardia and hypotension. c. restlessness and hypoxia. d. hypothermia and ventricular dysrhythmias.