A patient has presented for a scheduled exercise stress test. Which patient comments should the nurse communicate immediately to the healthcare provider performing the test?
1. "I did tell you that I am allergic to iodine, didn't I?"
2. "I'm pretty hungry since I didn't eat breakfast."
3. "I had a cup of tea this morning instead of coffee."
4. "I took my propranolol early this morning when I first woke up."
5. "I am determined to quit smoking. I haven't had a cigarette for 2 days."
3, 4
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A) Growth hormone B) Adrenocorticotropic hormone C) Thyroid-stimulating hormone D) Corticotropin-releasing hormone
Which complication should the nurse assess for in a client receiving epidural therapy with either an opioid or a local anesthetic agent?
A. Numbness and tingling at the insertion site B. Loss of consciousness C. Urinary retention D. Constipation
Which of the following activities are normally acquired in the toddler years? Select all that apply
A) rolling over B) pulling to a standing position C) walking D) running E) jumping F) climbing stairs
The nurse has completed bed bath on a client who is obese. The client asks you to sprinkle baby powder in the perineal area. Which of the following actions is correct?
A) Inform the client that baby powder is not used because it may become a medium for bacterial growth. B) Carefully apply baby powder to skin folds only. C) Pour a small amount of powder into the hand and gently pat the perineal area while avoiding aerosolization of the powder. D) Apply a generous amount of baby powder to all areas where skin touches skin.