Anaphylaxis is not life threatening
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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A patient is admitted to the unit with Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP). The patient has acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority for this patient?
A) Ineffective airway clearance B) Impaired oral mucous membranes C) Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements D) Activity intolerance
Which statements about urge incontinence and stress incontinence are true? (Select all that apply.)
a. Urge incontinence involves a post-voiding residual volume less than 50 mL. b. Stress incontinence occurs because of weak pelvic floor muscles. c. Stress incontinence usually occurs in people with dementia. d. Urge incontinence can be managed by in-creasing fluid intake. e. Urge incontinence occurs because of ab-normal bladder contractions.
A patient who has been diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) has a nursing diagnosis of Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity related to reduced peripheral circulation. Which instruction is most appropriate to address this diagnosis?
1. PAD signs and symptoms 2. Pain control measures 3. Risk factors that may increase problems with PAD 4. Protecting the legs from injury
The nurse assesses a patient who is receiving morphine sulfate intravenously using a patient-controlled analgesia pump. The nurse notes somnolence and respiratory depression, which are signs of morphine toxicity
The nurse will prepare to administer naloxone (Narcan) because it a. has synergistic effects with morphine. b. is a narcotic agonist. c. is a narcotic antagonist. d. potentiates narcotic effects.