A client with a history of prolapsed mitral valve complains to the ER nurse that he is having palpitations (pounding heart) even at rest
Identify the discharge instructions by the nurse that are most effective in reducing future episodes of this symptom.
a. Make sure you eat foods high in potas-sium, like oranges and bananas.
b. You will need to increase your fluid intake to 2 to 3 liters per day.
c. Avoid beverages that contain caffeine, like coffee and colas.
d. Limit your activity as much as possible.
C
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The nurse is preparing a pregnant patient for an abdominal ultrasound at 8 weeks' gestation. What intervention will the nurse implement before this diagnostic test?
a. Instruct the patient to take nothing by mouth after midnight the night before the test. b. Initiate an IV. c. Encourage the patient to drink 1 to 2 quarts of water before the test. d. Instruct the patient to remove all jewelry.
A patient with a respiratory infection asks the nurse why some antibiotics are prescribed to be taken every 12 hours and some have to be taken 4 times a day. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "The time between doses changes because any medication's half-life varies so much." b. "We need to vary the times to keep the blood values fluctuating." c. "We try to give the next dose of medication only after the last dose is gone." d. "Regular doses are given based on the half-life to maintain a therapeutic plateau."
The nurse is admitting a patient to the unit who is diagnosed with a lower motor neuron lesion. What clinical manifestations would you expect this patient to exhibit?
A) Increased muscle tone B) No muscle atrophy C) Hyperactive and abnormal reflexes D) Absent or decreased reflexes
Public health nursing is distinguished from other specialties by the adherence to eight principles. Which is one of the eight domains of public health nursing practice?
A) Analytic assessment skills B) Investigate new referrals as soon as possible C) Assist physicians with surgery in the home D) Hold family matters in confidence