The nurse is assigned to care for a patient who was admitted 2 days previous after a four-wheeler accident. The patient sustained a closed fracture to the left femur and had an open reduction with internal fixation the same day
What is a priority for the nurse to assess for this patient?
A) White blood count
B) Urinary output
C) Cardiac output
D) Pulse oximetry
D
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A patient is admitted with a deep vein thrombosis in his or her left calf. The physician orders Heparin, 7,500 units subcutaneously every 12 hours. The medication vial reads Heparin, 10,000 units/mL. How many milliliters does the nurse administer?
A) 0.5 mL B) 0.75 mL C) 1 mL D) 1.25 mL
The nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client that is calculated according to the client's weight in kilograms. The client currently weighs 165 lbs or:
a. 85 kilograms c. 75 kilograms b. 80 kilograms d. 70 kilograms
A patient reports taking psyllium (Metamucil) every morning to prevent constipation. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Remind the patient that over-the-counter laxatives should not be taken for more than one week. b. Instruct the patient that long-term use of psyllium can cause health problems. c. Hold the drug and notify the prescriber immediately. d. Document this information as the only action.
The nurse wishes to use the communication technique of clarification. The nurse states:
A. "Have you spoken with your family?" B. "I'm not sure that I understand what you mean." C. "Tell me more about your family history." D. "I sense that you may be anxious about something."