Small-framed, thin African American women are at greatest risk for osteoporosis
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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A patient with congestive heart failure reports experiencing increased urination when taking the prescribed medication. The nurse explains that which of the following is true?
a. The patient is probably taking a diuretic. b. The patient is probably taking an anticholinergic. c. The patient is probably taking an antispasmodic. d. The patient probably has a UTI.
The client has just experienced a 90-second grand mal seizure and has the arterial blood gas values shown below. How should the nurse be prepared to intervene? pH 6.88, HCO3– 22 mEq/L, PCO2 60 mm Hg, PO2 50 mm Hg
A. Applying oxygen by mask or nasal cannula B. Applying a paper bag over the client's nose and mouth C. Administering 50 mL of sodium bicarbonate intravenously D. Administering 50 mL of 20% glucose and 20 units of regular insulin
While observing a student nurse performing a bed bath, a nursing instructor recognizes that additional instruction is needed when the student
1. Covers the patient with a bath blanket. 2. Changes the water after bathing the feet. 3. Washes extremities from proximal to distal. 4. Washes from the cleanest areas to the dirtiest area.
Examples of long-term rehabilitation goals are: a. walking, climbing stairs and returning toemployment
b. standing, tying shoelaces and moving from bed tochair. c. standing, tying shoelaces and walking aroundthe block. d. walking, tying shoelaces and moving from bed to chair.