Which client should the nurse caution to avoid taking over-the-counter decongestants for manifestations of a cold or flu?
A. 25-year-old man with a latex allergy
B. 45-year-old woman with hypertension
C. 32-year-old woman who is taking oral contraceptives
D. 65-year-old man who has had type 1 diabetes mellitus for 20 years
B
Most decongestants work by increasing blood vessel constriction. This action increases peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure. The client who already has hypertension may develop dangerously high blood pressure when taking a decongestant.
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The nurse uses a diagram to show how the arteries in the umbilical cord carry:
a. nutrients to the fetus from the placenta. b. oxygenated blood to perfuse the placenta. c. antibodies from the mother to the fetus. d. deoxygenated blood back to the placenta.
The nurse is transferring to a high-acuity unit where many patients receive intermittent hemodialysis. Which patient characteristic would the nurse expect?
1. Patients whose hemodynamic status requires slow removal of waste products 2. Patients whose kidney injury will resolve since intermittent dialysis is only done temporarily 3. Patients whose blood pressure and heart rate can be stabilized 4. Patients who have few imbalances in electrolyte levels
All of the following groups deserve special protection as subjects in research, except:
A. men and women over 65 years of age. B. children. C. prisoners. D. mentally ill.
Which statements are appropriate for telling a peer how to maximize learning from a textbook? (Select all that apply.)
a. Be aware of your reading assignments that are technical or scientific in nature and vary your reading speed accordingly. b. Highlight unfamiliar words as you read and create index cards from them. c. Read the entire chapter quickly. Skim content and save details for later. d. Highlight key phrases or write notes in the margin. e. Remember to use your index and glossary to locate information quickly.