A nurse is caring for a client with renal calculi. What measure should the nurse employ
for this client?
A) Encourage the client to drink at least 1 liter of fluids daily
B) Strain all urine through a piece of gauze, cheesecloth, or strainer
C) Ask the client to try and avoid ambulating if possible
D) Encourage the client to consume plenty of dairy products
B
You might also like to view...
How might a nurse graduate seek to attain the career goal to become a neonatal nurse practitioner?
A) Apply to a neonatal nurse practitioner graduate program upon completion of her baccalaureate degree B) Apply for a position on a general medical surgical unit so that she can best learn the inner workings of a health care agency and develop a strong skill base. C) Seek to work first in all areas of mother baby care. D) Seek to work a year or two in a neonatal setting prior to applying to a neonatal nurse practitioner program.
The mother of a newborn tells the nurse, "I am concerned about my baby. When she first goes to sleep, her eyes dart around under her eyelids, she doesn't breathe regularly, and she sometimes twitches." What advice should the nurse give this moth
1. Please bring your baby in immediately for a checkup. 2. These are common behaviors in newborns and are normal. 3. You should ask the physician about these symptoms at your next checkup. 4. If your baby does this again, take her to the emergency department.
Which of the following statements accurately represents a consideration when using an epidural analgesia for patient pain management?
A) If the patient develops a headache, a mild analgesic may be administered along with the epidural. B) The anesthesiologist/pain management team should be notified immediately if the patient exhibits a respiratory rate below 10 breaths/minute. C) If a patient is experiencing adverse effects, a peripheral IV line should be installed to allow immediate administration of emergency drugs, if warranted. D) Slight resistance should be felt during the removal of an epidural catheter.
When a patient informs the nurse that he is a Jehovah's Witness, the nurse must recognize and validate that the patient will not accept
A) Blood transfusions B) Traditional health practices C) Pain medication D) Disease causation from germs