A patient with a history of renal problems is asking for advice about which antacid he should use. What should the nurse recommend?
a. antacids should not be used by patient who have renal problems
b. the patient should choose antacids that are aluminum based
c. the patient should choose antacids that are calcium based
d. the patient should choose antacids that are magnesium based
Answer: b. the patient should choose antacids that are aluminum based
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A) Bradycardia B) Temperature greater than 100.5°F C) Increase in diastolic blood pressure D) Personality changes
The nurse understands that nursing informatics is recognized as a specialty area of practice by which statement?
1. Research priorities for nursing informatics include the development of a standard nursing language and the development of databases for clinical information. 2. A formal educational program at the master's level must be completed before a nurse is eligible to sit for the credentialing examination. 3. As a differentiated practice, nursing informatics is focused upon the client, the environment, health, and the nurse. 4. There is a need for nursing informatics interests to gain representation by work groups and organizations within the United States.
A nurse is administering medications to a client. The client states, "I've never taken that yellow pill before." What should the nurse do first?
A. Tell the client that some are made by different pharmaceutical companies and may look different. B. Reassure the client that the nurse has triple checked the drug so it is safe to take. C. Contact the health provider to verify it is the correct medication and dose. D. Verify the order and double-check the label.
Which of the following is NOT a type of shock?
A) septic B) anaphylactic C) metabolic D) gastrointestinal