A woman hospitalized with severe preeclampsia is being treated with hydralazine to control blood pressure. Which of the following would the lead the nurse to suspect that the client is having an adverse effect associated with this drug?
A) Gastrointestinal bleeding
B) Blurred vision
C) Tachycardia
D) Sweating
C
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A highly contagious condition among children is
A. glaucoma. B. external otitis. C. blepharitis. D. conjunctivitis.
Which one of the following statements regarding postoperative nutrition is correct?
A. Clients may have water on awakening from major surgical procedures. B. Clear liquid diets are provided for 2—3 days following minor surgical procedures. C. Soft diets are initiated the first postoperative day for major surgical conditions. D. Clear liquids are started after bowel sounds have returned for major surgical procedures.
A nurse is caring for an HIV-positive child diagnosed with Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia who is receiving trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. Which finding indicates a possible complication of using this drug?
A. Hemorrhagic blisters B. Polyuria C. Severe headache D. Seizures
Telephone pre-admission screening is effective for all day surgery patients
a. Strict selection criteria exist to identify patients for whom telephone assessment is suitable. b. It is better for the patient to have a telephone pre-admission to more easily fit in with a busy lifestyle. c. All patient assessment can be done by telephone.