The nurse is advised that a patient diagnosed with hyperthyroid crisis will be admitted from the emergency department. The nurse prepares to care for a patient with which possible conditions?
1. Atrial fibrillation
2. High fever
3. Heart failure
4. Constipation
5. Agitation
1, 2, 3, 5
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What factors must the nurse consider when assessing readiness to learn when teaching health promotion practices for the visually and hearing impaired? (Select all that apply.)
a. Cultural beliefs b. Values c. Habits d. Income e. Occupation
Which client may require more help and understanding when integrating the newborn into the family?
a. A primipara from an upper income family b. A primipara who comes from a large family c. A multipara (gravida 2) who has a supportive husband and mother d. A multipara (gravida 6) who has two children younger than 3 years
A new admission to the labor and delivery unit asks whether she can have something to eat or drink. The nurse's best response is:
a. "Certainly. I will order you a light meal." b. "All women in labor are kept NPO until delivery." c. "If you drink a lot of liquids, you will not have to have an IV." d. "Let's check your orders. You may be able to have ice chips and liquids."
An 18-year-old adolescent learns that she is pregnant. She knows her choices are abortion, adoption, or keeping her newborn. Statistically, she is more likely to
a. Abort the products of conception. b. Keep her newborn. c. Marry the father and make a mutual decision. d. Put her infant up for adoption.