A patient in the hospital has hypernatremia. What condition should the healthcare professional assess for?
a. Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
b. Hypersecretion of aldosterone
c. Brief bouts of vomiting or diarrhea
d. Excessive diuretic therapy
Ans: b. Hypersecretion of aldosterone
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Which statement made by the client being discharged to home after a transurethral prosta-tectomy indicates a need for clarification?
A. "I will practice stopping my stream of urine while urinating to strengthen my sphincter control." B. "I will limit my intake of liquids to less than 2 L each day to prevent inconti-nence." C. "I will read and play cards with friends as my entertainment for the first 3 weeks." D. "I will avoid caffeinated beverages and spicy foods."
In the early stages of pneumonia, which respiratory outcome might the nurse expect to see?
1. decreased PaO2 and increased PaCO2 2. decreased PaO2 and normal PaCO2 3. increased PaO2 and increased PaCO2 4. normal PaO2 and elevated PaCO2
Nurses document data and assert that the nursing action taken was appropriate. Assessing data as valid and asserting appropriate results is called
a. selection. c. description. b. synthesis. d. verification.
The nurse determines some client care tasks can be delegated to the UAP. Which task should not be delegated?
A. Performing foot care for a client with diabetes. B. Changing an occupied bed for a client with multiple intravenous medications infusing. C. Performing a bath for a newborn with an unhealed umbilical cord. D. Oral care for an unconscious client.