A client with RA asks the nurse why it is necessary to inject hydrocortisone into the knee joint. What reason should the nurse include in a response to this question?
a. lubricate the joint
b. reduce inflammation
c. provide physiotherapy
d. prevent ankylosis of the joint
Answer: b. reduce inflammation
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The nurse is caring for an oncology patient who is vomiting. When writing a plan of care for this patient, what would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis?
A) Risk for injury related to cardiovascular effects B) Deficient knowledge regarding motion sickness C) Decreased cardiac output related to cardiac effects D) Acute pain related to constipation
The nurse is teaching a client who is prescribed a calcium channel blocking agent after a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). Which instruction does the nurse in-clude in this client's teaching?
a. "Change position slowly." b. "Avoid crossing your legs." c. "Weigh yourself daily." d. "Decrease salt intake."
The primary caregiver for a patient with stage 3 Alzheimer disease receiving care in the home wants to attend a granddaughter's high school graduation in a city 50 miles from the patient's home
What should the home care nurse suggest so that the caregiver can attend this event? 1. Admit the patient to hospice. 2. Schedule respite care for the caregiver. 3. Admit the patient to an inpatient facility. 4. Transport the patient with the caregiver to the graduation.
An LPN is collecting data on a patient who had thoracic surgery this morning. Vital signs earlier following surgery were as follows: blood pressure 156/94 mm Hg, pulse 100 beats/min, respirations 14/min, and temperature 97.4°F (approximately 36.3°C)
Which new finding should be reported to the physician immediately? a. Blood pressure 110/76 mm Hg b. Pulse 88 beats/min c. Respirations 18/min d. Temperature 98.4°F (approximately 36.9°C)