A patient with diabetes is prescribed propranolol (Inderal). For what should the patient be assessed?
A) Hypercholesterolemia
B) Hypermagnesemia
C) Hypocalcemia
D) Hypoglycemia
D
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After an acute myocardial infarction, the patient is receiving tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), lidocaine, and nitroglycerin intravenous infusions
The patient is pain-free and has a normal sinus rhythm with elevated ST segments and rare premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) and a blood pressure of 82/55 mm Hg. What is the most important nursing action? A) Reduce the nitroglycerin infusion rate. B) Increase the tPA infusion rate. C) Administer a bolus of lidocaine. D) Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram.
A patient is in the recovery phase of acute tubular necrosis (ATN). What manifestations should the nurse observe that indicate this phase is progressing as expected?
Select all that apply. 1. elevated serum potassium level 2. urine output excessive for intake 3. elevated blood urea nitrogen level 4. decrease in serum phosphate level 5. urine output low in relation to intake
The maternal-newborn nurse reviewing charts recognizes that negligence (malpractice) occurs when which action occurs? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. There is no notification to the physician of change in condition. 2. There is a failure to give an ordered medication. 3. An infant is placed in the wrong crib. 4. There is compliance with medication administration principles. 5. There is compliance with the standards of care.
A client asks the nurse what the risk factors are for piercing the naval area. Which information should the nurse recognize is most important?
A. "The piercing may get caught on clothing." B. "You are at risk for scar tissue at the site." C. "You may not want the piercing in a few years." D. "You are at risk for hepatitis A."