A 79-year-old patient in a long-term care facility is to receive an intravenous fat emulsion. Which of the following lab values would be a priority for the nurse to assess before administration?
A) Blood glucose levels
B) Serum potassium levels
C) Serum sodium levels
D) Triglyceride levels
D
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Which of the following factors are known to contribute to vaginal yeast infections? Select all that apply
A) Inflammation of the Skene and Bartholin glands. B) Poorly controlled diabetes C) Recent antibiotic therapy D) Excessive physical exercise E) Use of oral contraceptives F) High hormone levels during pregnancy
A patient on long-term corticosteroids develops a sudden and severe lower back pain after bending to pick up a book. The nurse should assess the patient for:
a. muscle spasm. b. epidural bleeding. c. compression fracture. d. kidney stones.
A 28-year-old patient was recently diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome. It is most important for the nurse to teach the patient
a. reasons for a total hysterectomy. b. how to decrease facial hair growth. c. ways to reduce the occurrence of acne. d. methods to maintain appropriate weight.
Prior to identifying accurate nursing diagnosis, which action MUST be taken by the nurse?
A. Reading the patients history B. Setting realistic, measurable goals C. Comparing evidence- based practices D. Clustering related patient data