A male patient is taking finasteride for BPH. Which of the following will the nurse evaluate at each clinic visit?
A) Serum cholesterol levels
B) Bone growth
C) Hemoglobin levels
D) Urinary elimination patterns
D
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The patient is hemorrhaging and the nurses are assisting in preparing the nursing care plan for the patient. Nursing diagnoses for this patient include which of the following?
1. Increased cardiac output related to vasodilation and fear related to possible im-pending death 2. Increased cardiac output related to hypervolemia and fear related to possible im-pending death 3. Decreased cardiac output related to hypertension and fear related to possible im-pending death 4. Decreased cardiac output related to hypovolemia and fear related to possible im-pending death
A nurse evaluates an asthmatic patient who has developed tachycardia and dysrhythmias. Which laboratory result would confirm that these signs are the result of theophylline toxicity?
a. A serum theophylline level below 10 mcg/mL b. A serum theophylline level above 25 mcg/mL c. A serum theophylline level between 12 and 15 mcg/mL d. A serum theophylline level above 1 mcg/mL
Which does the nurse complete before using a support surface or specialty bed?
1. Obtains the specialty bed 2. Massages all pressure points 3. Instructs client about the skin 4. Assesses client pressure ulcer risk
K.B. is a 16-year-old who fell while skiing. she briefly lost consciousness but is now alert and oriented. she
was transported down the hill by the ski patrol after being stabilized and then was flown to the hospital. she has a fractured right femur and humerus. she will be admitted to your unit after an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of the femur fracture and casting of her leg and arm. You are taking the report from the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse. K.B. is awake and taking ice chips. What information will you document on the patient admission form?