A patient who has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus is being instructed on her medication regimen, diet, and exercise. She is having difficulty grasping information about her care
Which of the following nursing diagnoses is most appropriate for this patient?
A) Deficient knowledge: Drug therapy regimen
B) Noncompliance: Overuse
C) Risk for injury related to adverse effects
D) Altered endocrine status
A
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The nurse has strong moral convictions that abortions are wrong. When assigned to assist with an abortion, what is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
a. Ask for another assignment b. Leave work c. Transfer to another floor d. Protest to the supervisor
Which laboratory value in a 76-year-old woman on systemic fluconazole (Diflucan) therapy should you report immediately to the prescriber?
a. Hematocrit of 38% b. Bilirubin of 0.4 mg/dL c. Potassium of 2.2 mEq/L d. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of 12.2 mg/dL
A warm water bottle or ice bag should NOT be placed on top of a painful area because
A) cyanosis may occur. B) the weight may increase pain. C) arterial constriction may occur. D) organ contraction may occur.
A client is diagnosed with leukemia. What should the nurse teach this client regarding vaccinations?
1. They are critical for survival. 2. They are the cause of the leukemia. 3. They are contraindicated because of a weak immune system. 4. They are too late.