The patient has a cerebral aneurysm leak. While awaiting surgical repair, the patient has an episode of extreme light-headedness and is found to have a mean arterial pressure less than 55 mm Hg
The patient's urinary output has been excessive and increasing over the past several hours. What is the best nursing intervention for this patient?
A) Enforce complete bed rest
B) Cautious volume replacement
C) Intravenous diuretic therapy
D) Continuous seizure precautions
B
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identify that which of the following should be reported to the primary health care provider as possibly indicating toxicity? Select all that apply. A) Ataxia B) Nystagmus C) Slurred speech D) Lethargy E) Diplopia
ORAL COMMUNICATION is accomplished by _______
(A) talking (B) listening (C) writing (D) looking (E) touching
A graduate is:
a. A tube feeding b. A measuring container for fluid c. A tube inserted through the nose and into the stomach d. Giving nutrients through the gas-tro-intestinal system
A patient who is complaining of anxiety and difficulty sleeping has asked what prescription medications would assist in getting to sleep. What would be appropriate responses? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 2. Valerian root 3. Ramelteon (Rozerem) 4. Flurazepam (Dalmane) 5. Zolpidem (Ambien)