A patient diagnosed with gonorrhea has not been adhering to the prescribed medication regime. What finding indicates the patient is experiencing complications of the disease? Select all that apply.
A. Vaginal bleeding unrelated to menstruation
B. Abdominal pain
C. WBC 22,000
D. Serum potassium of 3.8 mEq/L
E. Ambulating slowly with legs apart
Answer: C
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Which finding indicates to the nurse that a patient with multiple sclerosis is experiencing Uhthoff sign?
A) A worsening of symptoms and blurred vision when the weather is hot and humid. B) An elevated body temperature with no change in symptom severity. C) A progressive worsening of symptoms over time. D) A temporary improvement in symptoms.
Some nursing tasks cannot be delegated. Which of the following nursing tasks cannot be delegated?
a. vital signs, intake, and output b. patient assessment c. health teaching and counseling d. sterile procedures e. evaluation of patient's response f. activities of daily living
A small rural hospital with 30 beds, would most likely have which type of organizational structure?
a. Flat c. Matrix b. Tall d. Product line
The nurse recognizes a need for further education when the parent of a child who is to receive Lanoxin (digoxin) at home says:
a. "I will use a syringe to measure the medication rather than a spoon.". b. "I will add more bananas to the baby's diet to prevent hypokalemia.". c. "I will take my baby's apical pulse for a full minute before giving the drug.". d. "If my baby vomits the dose, I will repeat the dose.".