After an hour of oxytocin therapy, a woman in labor states she feels dizzy and nauseated. Your best action would be to
A) assess the rate of flow of the oxytocin infusion.
B) administer oral orange juice for added potassium.
C) assess her vaginally for full dilation.
D) instruct her to breathe in and out rapidly.
A
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The nurse teaches the patient how to use topical nitroglycerin and includes what teaching points in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply.)
A) "Rotate application sites." B) "Assess the skin for signs of breakdown." C) "Make sure no one touches the side with the medication." D) "Do not shower with the patch in place." E) "Increase fluid intake to avoid hypotension."
The nurse established the nursing diagnosis of Alteration in nutrition: less than body requirements, related to persistent mild nausea. Which intervention should the nurse use for the diagnosis?
1. Complete the menu so the client can eat later. 2. Ask about specific foods the client may tolerate. 3. Withhold food and fluids until nausea resolves. 4. Provide cream of tomato soup every two hours.
Which of the following are examples of nursing responsibilities? Select all that apply
A) recognizing the signs and symptoms of pancreatitis when it presents in a patient B) making a diagnosis of uterine cancer following diagnostic testing C) referring a patient diagnosed with lung cancer to a smoke-cessation group D) researching and prescribing medication for an adolescent with uncontrolled asthma E) performing range-of-motion exercises on an elderly patient who is in a wheelchair F) teaching a group of high school students about the dangers of having unprotected sex
A RN working in home healthcare is assigned to be the case manager (CM) for a 78-year-old male client who has uncontrolled diabetes and pressure ulcers in various stages of healing
Which of the following would be the role of this CM? Select all that apply. A) Perform an initial home assessment visit. B) Evaluate the safety of the home. C) Set up and dispense the client's medication. D) Evaluate the competency of available caregivers. E) Determine the client's eligibility for services. F) Provide wound care for the pressure ulcers.