A confused elderly woman who keeps attempting to remove tubes from her surgical incision is placed in wrist restraints. Which of the following diagnoses would be appropriate for this patient?
A) Risk for Contamination C) Risk for Falls
B) Risk for Trauma D) Risk for Disuse Syndrome
D
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1. 1317 2. 0317 3. 1517 4. 2017
The nurse is providing care to a client diagnosed with alcoholism. The client's physical examination reveals a BMI of 18
Which prescription does the nurse anticipate to manage the client's nutritional status? A) Sertraline B) Methadone C) Naloxone D) Multivitamin with folic acid
Which of the following men should receive teaching regarding the genetic predisposition of prostate cancer?
A) Native Americans B) European Americans C) African Americans D) Asian Americans
The nurse administers intravenous dobutamine (Dobutrex) to a client who has heart failure. Which clinical manifestations indicate that the client's status is improving? (Select all that apply.)
a. Decreased heart rate b. Increased heart rate c. Increased contractility d. Decreased contractility e. Increased respiratory rate