An adult patient's blood pressure readings have ranged from 138/92 to 154/100 during the past several weeks. As a result, the patient's nurse practitioner has ordered diagnostic follow-up
Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse prioritize when assessing the patient for target organ damage?
A) C-reactive protein (CRP) levels
B) Sodium, chloride, and potassium levels
C) Arterial blood gas (ABG) results
D) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels
D
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A nurse manager is assessing the hospital environment in order to decrease the risk for client falls. Which is the best intervention to decrease the risk of client falls?
A) Keep the call button within reach at all times. B) Read label directions. C) Keep electrical cords under the bed. D) Clean the environment of clutter.
After being medicated for postoperative pain an older patient becomes agitated and combative. Since this behavior has not been previously demonstrated the nurse conducts additional assessment for which most likely condition?
1. Depression 2. Delirium 3. Drug toxicity 4. Dementia
Which dietary guideline would be important for the nurse to instruct a patient with diabetes mellitus?
1. Include foods rich in calcium at every meal. 2. Eliminate as much fat from the diet as possible. 3. Eat at regular times including meals and snacks. 4. Ingest the majority of daily caloric intake in the morning meal.
When giving cisplatin (Platinol-AQ), the nurse is aware that the major dose-limiting effect of this drug is which condition?
a. Alopecia b. Kidney damage c. Cardiotoxicity d. Stomatitis