Which of the following would the nurse suspect if assessment reveals a skull and facial bones that are larger and thicker than normal?
A) Acromegaly
B) Brain tumor
C) Paget disease
D) Parkinson disease
A
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The nurse meets with a client and his wife and explains the biological basis of the client's illness and
the importance of taking neuroleptic medication daily to reduce symptoms. The nurse asks if either of them can foresee any reasons this might be difficult to do. Which basic intervention does this interaction characterize? a. Counseling b. Milieu therapy c. Health teaching d. Health promotion
The physician has ordered Heparin 850 units/hour per infusion pump. The medication is available as Heparin 25,000 units in 500 mL 1/2 NS. How many milliliters per hour will the patient receive?
A) 17 B) 18 C) 19 D) 20
Which interventions would the nurse perform to help prevent bacterial translocation in a patient who has suffered a severe burn injury? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Administer glutamine as ordered. 2. Administer enteral feedings as ordered. 3. Administer potassium as ordered. 4. Monitor arterial blood gases. 5. Monitor creatinine.
Which community-dwelling healthy person has the greatest risk for dehydration when exposed to a hot, dry environment for several hours?
A. 50-year-old man B. 50-year-old woman C. 80-year-old man D. 80-year-old woman