A patient is receiving epoetin alfa (Epogen) for anemia. Which of the following adjunctive therapies are imperative with epoetin alfa?
A) Potassium supplements
B) Sodium restriction
C) Iron supplement
D) Renal dialysis
C
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The nurse working on a cardiac care unit is caring for a patient whose stroke volume has increased. The nurse is aware that afterload influences a patient's stroke volume. The nurse recognizes that afterload is increased when there is what?
A) Arterial vasoconstriction B) Venous vasoconstriction C) Arterial vasodilation D) Venous vasodilation
The nurse would know that the client most likely to exhibit a false-negative Mantoux reaction is the client who is
a. being treated for sickle cell disease. b. HIV-positive. c. malnourished. d. previously diagnosed with TB.
The nurse has admitted a patient who sustained a partial-thickness burn injury of 28% of total body surface area (TBSA) and a full-thickness injury of 30% of TBSA
Which American Burn Association (ABA) classification would the nurse assign to this injury? 1. Moderate 2. Major 3. Superficial 4. Minor
An 85-year-old widower is admitted to a nursing home for increased supervision. The client's son asks, "What is reminiscence therapy?" Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
A) "An activity group in which participants create collages representing various times in their lives." B) "A group that encourages members to share both positive and negative memories of significant past events with peers to promote a sense of resolution." C) "A social group in which members chat about current events." D) "A group that encourages members to share positive memories of significant life transitions."