After receiving change-of-shift report, which client does the RN assess first?
A. 26-year-old with nausea and vomiting who complains of dizziness when standing
B. 36-year-old with a nasogastric (NG) tube who has dry oral mucosa and is complaining of thirst
C. 46-year-old receiving IV diuretics whose blood pressure is 95/52 mm Hg
D. 56-year-old with normal saline infusing at 150 mL/hr whose hourly urine output has been averaging 75 mL
Ans: C. 46-year-old receiving IV diuretics whose blood pressure is 95/52 mm Hg
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What other labs/tests might the nurse least expect to see ordered for this patient?
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When dealing with clients diagnosed with mental illness, the nurse must use caution when using touch to convey caring with which client population?
A) A client who is ready for discharge B) A depressed client C) A client who is diagnosed with schizophrenia D) A client who is sexually preoccupied
A nursing student approaches the teacher and begins to share an article she read regarding life expectancy. Which statement by the student would indicate that clarification is needed?
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