Fluid restriction most probably would be considered in persons with all of the following diseases except:
a. renal.
b. cardiac.
c. hepatic.
d. neurologic.
d
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A nurse should use which measure initially to reduce dyspnea in a patient with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
a. Administer a dose of an ordered prn bronchodilator. b. Encourage the patient to use an incentive spirometer. c. Assist the patient to cough and deep breathe. d. Elevate the head of the bed.
A patient with esophageal varices is being treated with an esophageal tamponade (Sengstaken-Blakemore) tube. What should be the nurse's priority when caring for this patient?
1. Ensuring that the gastric balloon remains inflated 2. Keeping a pair of scissors at the bedside at all times 3. Keeping the patient sedated and quiet 4. Maintaining the esophageal balloon pressure between 15 and 20 mm Hg
How is the question of whether a nurse acted with reasonable care generally proven?
A) The expert testimony of nursing witnesses B) The defendant's explanation of what the nurse did C) The trial judge, after checking the outcome of prior similar court cases D) The testimony of expert medical witnesses