A 78-year-old patient was admitted to the critical care unit with cirrhosis of the liver. Nursing management of the patient after the liver scan should include
a. encouraging her to drink at least 500 mL of fluids after the procedure.
b. keeping her flat in bed for 12 hours after the procedure.
c. instructing her that she will need to keep flat and still for approximately 60 minutes during the procedure.
d. administering cleansing enemas.
C
The patient may need to maintain NPO (nothing by mouth) status for 2 to 4 hours before the procedure. Sedation is usually not required, but the patient must be able to lie flat and still for 60 minutes during the scanning procedure. No special interventions are required after the procedure.
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1. A hotline number will be available in order to call for peer assistance. 2. A verbal contract detailing the method of treatment will be initiated prior to the program. 3. Peer support is provided through regular contact with the impaired nurse. 4. Contact to provide peer support will last for one year. 5. One of the program goals is to intervene early in order to reduce hazards to clients.
In evaluating the patient's hyponatremia, the nurse understands the problem is
a. increased cortisol release. b. decreased aldosterone release. c. increased glucocorticoid release. d. decreased glucagon release.
In scheduling medications, the nurse does not schedule sucralfate administration simultaneously with:
a. digoxin c. warfarin b. phenytoin d. tetracycline
Nurses who develop and practice empathy are likely to
A. Recognize when a patient's verbal denial of worry does not match her facial expression B. Treat patients with dignity C. Have compassion for a colleague who is struggling to understand the computerized system for documenting physician's orders D. All of the above