The nurse is assessing a patient diagnosed with gastrointestinal bleeding. Which finding should alert the nurse that the patient's condition is deteriorating?
A. The patient's skin is warm and dry.
B. The patient reports feeling very tired.
C. Capillary refill time has increased.
D. Urinary output has increased over the previous hour to 50 mL.
Answer: B
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The nurse notices that the oral dosage is considerably higher than the parenteral dose and understands that this due to A) passive diffusion. B) active transport. C) glomerular filtration. D) first-pass effect.
Role theory has its underpinnings in management theory. Management theories influence managers' leadership styles. Which of the following theories would a nurse manager be most likely to follow when redesigning the staffing schedule?
a. Humanistic b. Productivity c. Psychological d. Quantum
An elderly woman comes into the clinic complaining of feeling bad since yesterday. She tells you her husband gave her his medication for a headache. What is your response to this information?
1. "The cost of medication is high, so sharing is okay, since he has no problems." 2. "You both have the same heath problems, so sharing is alright." 3. "Monitoring the drug effect is better, since he also takes the medication." 4. "Taking his medication makes evaluating the effects of your medication harder."
A certified nursing assistant (CNA) is working with a registered nurse (RN) in the neonatal nursery. Which of the following actions would be appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the CNA?
A) Admit a newly delivered baby to the nursery. B) Bathe and weigh a 3-hour-old baby. C) Provide discharge teaching to the mother of a 4-day-old baby. D) Interpret a bilirubin level reported by the laboratory.