A patient with an upper GI bleed is likely to have which of the following laboratory values?
A) Hyponatremia
B) Hyperkalemia
C) Hypoglycemia
D) Anemia
D
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Which of the following points should a nurse include in the teaching plan for a patient who has been prescribed a nonopioid analgesic?
A) Discontinue the dosage of the drug immediately if symptoms disappear. B) Take any over-the-counter (OTC) drug if pain increases. C) Contact physician if temperature remains high even after 3 days. D) Contact physician if severe or recurrent pain persists for more than 10 days.
An enlargement of the head without enlargement of the facial structures is known as
a. acromegaly. c. craniotabes. b. craniosynostosis. d. hydrocephalus.
A patient is brought to the ED by two police officers
The patient was found unconscious on the sidewalk, with his face and hands covered in blood. At present, the patient is verbally abusive and is fighting the staff in the ED, but appears medically stable. The decision is made to place the patient in restraints. What action should the nurse perform when the patient is restrained? A) Frequently assess the patient's skin integrity. B) Inform the patient that he is likely to be charged with assault. C) Avoid interacting with the patient until the restraints are removed. D) Take the opportunity to perform a full physical assessment.
The caregiver of a 2-year-old child is upset because the polyurethane resin cast on the child's arm is itchy. Which should the nurse respond to the caregiver?
A) "Since the child's cast is synthetic soak it with cool water." B) "Use a plastic ruler to gently massage the skin." C) "Nothing should be put into the cast. You can blow cool air into it with a hair dryer." D) "Give the child an extra dose of acetaminophen and see if that helps."