A student nurse has been assigned a client to care for who is close to death. What must the student do first, prior to caring for the client?
A) Confirm the client's code status.
B) Confront personal feelings and fears about death.
C) Review the facility's policy on postmortem care.
D) Confirm that the family has made funeral arrangements.
B
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The patient has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. What laboratory result would the nurse least expect to be elevated?
A) Total thyroxine (T4) B) Free triiodothyronine (T3) C) Free thyroxine (T4) D) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
What clinical manifestation should the nurse periodically monitor for while a client is being administered valproic acid?
A) Hepatotoxicity B) Hypertensive crisis C) Orthostatic hypotension D) Hyperalertness
Twelve hours after a total thyroidectomy, the client develops stridor. Which is the nurse's priority intervention?
a. Reassure the client that the voice change is temporary. b. Document the finding and assess the client hourly. c. Hyperextend the client's neck and apply oxygen. d. Prepare for emergency tracheostomy and call the health care provider.
In understanding the use of controlled substances for patients, it is important that the nurse knows that controlled drugs are
A) categorized according to prescription or nonprescription status B) regulated by state and local laws more then federal laws C) those that must demonstrate high standards of safety D) scheduled according to medical use and potential for abuse