A patient has just suffered a serious traumatic injury, resulting in the release of high levels of endogenous catecholamines. As part of the admission laboratory assessment, the nurse notices a high serum glucose level
What is the most appropriate nursing assessment?
A) Assume the patient is diabetic.
B) Restrict caloric intake.
C) Reassess glucose levels.
D) Assume the result is a laboratory error.
C
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The nurse teaches parents of adolescents that adolescents need the support of parents and nurses to facilitate healthy lifestyles. Which of the following should be a priority focus of this guidance?
A) Reducing risk-taking behavior B) Promoting adequate physical growth C) Maximizing learning potential D) Teaching personal hygiene routines
A preschool-age child is being admitted to the hospital for treatment of cellulitis. The child's parents appear upset and frightened
Which question should the nurse use to elicit information concerning the parents' understanding of why the child is being admitted to the hospital? A) "Are you worried? I'll tell you everything you need to know.". B) "Why are you so concerned? We take good care of children here.". C) "Has the doctor told you why your daughter requires hospitalization?" D) "You seem concerned; do you have questions about your child's admission?"
A patient who is prescribed prochlorperazine (Compazine) for postoperative nausea and vomiting has all of the following changes. For which change does the nurse immediately contact the prescriber?
a. Systolic blood pressure decrease of 12 mm Hg b. Increased sleepiness but arouses with light shaking c. Oral temperature increase of 2? F d. Urine color change from yellow to reddish-brown