A nurse is conducting an assessment of a client with mild preeclampsia. Which sign indicates improvement in the client's condition?
A. Complaint of headache
B. Trace protein in the urine
C. Blood pressure 148/94 mm Hg
D. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of 40 mg/dL (14.2 mmol/L)
Answer: B. Trace protein in the urine
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A 30 year-old female patient has been diagnosed with Cushing syndrome. What psychosocial nursing diagnosis should the nurse most likely prioritize when planning the patient's care?
A) Decisional conflict related to treatment options B) Spiritual distress related to changes in cognitive function C) Disturbed body image related to changes in physical appearance D) Powerlessness related to disease progression
The major reason for not crushing a sustained-release capsule is that, if crushed, the coated beads of the drugs could possibly result in:
1. Disintegration 2. Toxicity 3. Malabsorption 4. Deterioration
A 52-year-old Chinese American patient is admitted to hospice care because of terminal cancer. The nurse understands that this patient may hold that pain
1. Is better expressed by moaning than by complaining in words. 2. Should be verbalized instead of communicated by grimacing. 3. Does not need to be endured, so pain medication should be asked for when needed. 4. Should be suffered in silence, without verbal complaints or other expressions of discomfort.
The nurse is aware that hyperglycemia occurs after the blood glucose level reaches _________ mg/dL
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word