Select the goals for the preadministration assessment of a patient. You may select more than one answer
A. Gathering baseline data in order to evaluate the patient's individual response
B. Managing the toxic effects of the drug
C. Identifying the risk for adverse effects from the drug
D. Evaluating the expected outcome of the use of the drug
E. Assessing the patient's capacity for self-care
A, C, E
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During the final weeks of pregnancy, urinary frequency may return due to the enlarged uterus compressing the bladder against the pelvic bones. The nurse suggests that the patient should:
a. decrease fluid intake. b. use the knee-chest position. c. sleep on her side. d. avoid fluid intake in evening.
The client with polycystic kidney disease and hypertension is prescribed to take a diuretic for blood pressure control. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for clarification regarding this management?
A. "I will weigh myself every day." B. "I will drink only 1 L of fluid each day." C. "I will avoid aspirin and aspirin-containing drugs." D. "I will avoid nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs."
At a wellness checkup in June, a 2-year-old child weighed 22 lb, 4 oz. By September, the child had gained 1 lb, 12 oz, and by December the child had gained another 1 lb, 8 oz. How much did the child weigh at the December checkup?
A. 25 lb, 12 oz B. 25 lb, 8 oz C. 25 lb, 2 oz D. 24 lb, 14 oz
A 38-week newborn is small for gestational age (SGA). Which nursing intervention should be included in the care of this newborn?
1. Assess for facial paralysis 2. Maintain a warm environment 3. Monitor for feeding difficulties 4. Monitor for signs of hyperglycemia