A client tells the nurse that she has been using a health information website to find information about her illness. Which statement by the client does the nurse need to correct?
a. Some of the websites do not have very accurate information.
b. All of my personal information will be kept secure.
c. I should speak to my physician before us-ing any alternative therapies.
d. Other clients seem to be having the same symptoms I have.
B
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a. 2%. b. 4%. c. 5%. d. 7%.
A client with a history of heavy alcohol use is brought to an emergency department (ED) by family members who state that the client has had nothing to drink in the last 24 hours
Which client symptom should the nurse immediately report to the ED physician? A. Antecubital bruising B. Blood pressure of 180/100 mm Hg C. Mood rating of 2/10 on numeric scale D. Dehydration
Examples of "objective" reporting are
A) Mr. Williams has voided urine that looks as if there is blood in it. B) Mrs. Smith is breathing rapidly and her breaths appear to be shallow. C) Mrs. Adams cannot hold a glass without dropping it; she was able to do this at lunchtime. D) all of the above
How does lactated ringers solution help combat intracellular acidosis associated with severe blood loss?
A. It has the same chemical components that are contained in bicarbonate. B. The lactate is metabolized by the liver to form bicarbonate. C. It draws hydrogen ions into the intravascular space and sends them to the kidneys. D. It overhydrates the patient and forces hydrogen ions from the body.