A client has nausea and is taking ondansetron (Zofran). The nurse explains that the action of this drug is what?
a. Stimulate the CTZ
b. Block serotonin receptors in the CTZ
c. Block dopamine receptors in the CTZ
d. Coat the wall of the GI tract and absorb bacteria
Answer: b. Block serotonin receptors in the CTZ
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The nurse is caring for a client with a urinary tract infection and a urethral stricture. Which complication of the condition is the primary cause of infection?
A) The bladder mucosa attracts bacteria. B) There is a backflow of urine causing a diverticulum. C) Urine leakage occurs as urine passes through the stricture. D) Urine production is limited due to the urine remaining in the bladder.
The client who has discovered a lump in one breast is very upset when calling to schedule a mammogram. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "It is a good thing you called. All lumps are considered cancerous until proven otherwise." B. "Unless you have a relative with breast cancer, this lump is most likely benign." C. "Diagnosing cancer at this early stage is most likely to result in a cure." D. "Many women have breast lumps, and 90% of the lumps are benign."
After receiving 2 L of normal saline, the central venous pressure for a patient who has septic shock is 10 mm Hg, but the blood pressure is still 82/40 mm Hg. The nurse will anticipate an order for
a. nitroglycerine (Tridil). b. norepinephrine (Levophed). c. sodium nitroprusside (Nipride). d. methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol).
To include a cultural focus in patient care planning, which belief about faith will the nurse incorporate? Faith is a:
a. Belief of body and mind b. Manner of expressing spirituality c. Use of spiritual resources without empiric proof d. Search for the sacred, transcendent, or universal