A client who has cirrhosis becomes very confused and lethargic and exhibits asterixis. These symptoms can indicate the development of what complication?
a. ascites c. hypoglycemia
b. hepatic encephalopathy d. portal hypertension
B
Disruption of liver function creates significant complications such as clotting disorders, malnutrition, and portal hypertension. The buildup of azotemia can lead to the development of hepatic encephalopathy.
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a. "I need to take extra vitamin C while on INH." b. "I should take this medicine with milk or juice." c. "I will take this medication on an empty stomach." d. "My contact lenses will be permanently stained."
A patient with myasthenia gravis is taking pyridostigmine (Mestinon)
When teaching about this medication, the nurse should instruct the patient to immediately report which conditions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Increased weakness 2. Excessive salivation 3. Fever 4. Tooth pain 5. Increased difficulty swallowing
The registered nurse (RN) cares for a patient who was admitted a few hours previously with back pain after falling. Which action can the RN delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
a. Finish documenting the admission assessment. b. Determine the patient's priority nursing diagnoses. c. Obtain the health history from the patient's caregiver. d. Take the patient's temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
The school health nurse is discussing vitamin supplements with a group of parents at the monthly PTO meeting. What concept would the nurse include in the teaching about vitamin C?
1. Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron when the two are taken together. 2. Vitamin C will prevent the symptoms of the common cold. 3. Vitamin C is synthesized in all mammals and not required as a supplement. 4. Vitamin C should be taken in large doses to reach therapeutic level rapidly.