Which finding on the admission assessment would make the nurse question the order for a cerebral angiogram for the client?
a. Intermittent memory loss and dizziness for 2 months
b. History of hypertension controlled with ACE inhibitor
c. Presence of a permanent pacemaker im-planted 6 months ago
d. Client breaks out in hives whenever he eats shrimp or clams
D
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The client reports feeling tired. During the data collection, the client states a lack of understanding about why she does not feel refreshed since everyone at home laughs about her loud snoring at night
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Oral syringes are made with safety features to prevent confusing them with the ________ syringes that are used for injections.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with glomerulonephritis. The patient reports feeling "bored and caged," and asks when he can resume normal activities. Which finding indicates that bed rest may be discontinued?
a. The patient has been compliant with me-dication for 2 weeks. b. The serum sodium level is 140 mEq/L. c. The patient's weight returns to preillness baseline. d. The patient's blood pressure is 110/74.