A newborn exhibits significant jittery movements, convulsions, and apnea. Hypoparathyroidism is suspected. What would the nurse expect to be administered?
What will be an ideal response?
Calcium gluconate
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An older patient is experiencing a change in mood. For which medications should the nurse assess as the possible cause of this patient's cognitive change? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Steroids 2. NSAIDs 3. Antibiotics 4. Benzodiazepines 5. Antihypertensives
Unexpected results are best dealt with in which of the following ways?
a. Included in the final report b. Incorporated into the ongoing study c. Ignored because they are suspect findings d. Interchanged with the dependent variable
The client walks up and down the hall three times. The hall is 30 yards long, and 1 yard = 3 feet. How many feet did the client walk?
1. 90 feet 2. 180 feet 3. 270 feet 4. 360 feet
The nurse is instructing a client diagnosed with a hiatal hernia on ways to reduce the symptoms. Which of the following should be included in these instructions?
1. Eat large meals to keep the stomach full. 2. Drink lots of liquids so that the stomach does not have to work so hard. 3. Avoid lying down after meals. 4. Lie down after eating.