Which client would the nurse need to assess first if the client is receiving mannitol (Osmitrol)?
a. A 67-year-old client with type 1 diabetes mellitus
b. A 21-year-old client with a head injury
c. A 47-year-old client with anuria
d. A 55-year-old client receiving cisplatin to treat ovarian cancer
Answer: c. A 47-year-old client with anuria
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During shift assessment, the nurse finds the patient to betachycardic and hypotensive, and the patient has an episode of hematemesis while the nurse is in the room. In addition to monitoring the patient's vital signs and level of conscious, what would be a priority nursing action for this patient? A) Place the patient in a prone position. B) Provide the patient with ice water to slow any GI bleeding. C) Prepare for the insertion of an NG tube. D) Notify the physician.
An older adult asks a nurse, "I saw an advertisement and went to a free breakfast to hear about Medicare Advantage Plans. They sound really good, but I am not sure. Are there benefits to joining one?"
The nurse relies on which of the following information when formulating a response? (Select all that apply.) a. All Medicare advantage plans have pre-scription drug coverage. b. Medicare advantage plans must cover all services traditionally covered by Medicare Parts A and B. c. There are no deductibles in Medicare Ad-vantage plans. d. Medicare advantage plans may provide a cost savings to the member. e. Members must obtain a referral to see a specialist from an assigned primary care provider.
A nurse is referring a low-income family with three children under the age of 5 years to a program that assists with supplemental food supplies. Which program should the nurse refer this family to?
a. Medicaid b. Medicare c. Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) program d. Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program
The nurse is presenting an educational session on safety for parents of adolescents. Which information will the nurse include in the teaching session?
a. Increased aggressiveness and blood spots on clothing may indicate substance abuse. b. Increased aggressiveness is an environmental clue that may indicate an adolescent is abusing. c. Adolescents need information about the effects of uncoordination on accidents. d. Adolescents need to be reminded to use seat belts primarily on long trips.