A nurse is instructing a diabetic patient, who has a severe respiratory infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, how to monitor his glucose levels while taking cefazolin. The nurse will instruct the patient to use
A) Fehling solution for testing.
B) Benedict solution for testing.
C) Clinitest tablets for urine testing.
D) blood testing for glucose level.
D
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A) Bright red color B) Surface moist and supple C) Fluid-filled blisters D) High pain level
A staff nurse has experienced disagreements with one of the medical residents about several issues. The resident reacts to this conflict by belittling the nurse in front of colleagues
This behavior is most characteristic of which type of conflict? 1. Competitive 2. Role 3. Perceived 4. Disruptive
The nurse is providing care to a client requiring restraints. How often does the nurse assess the client and document the assessment?
1. Once per shift 2. Once a day 3. Once every 4-6 hours 4. Once every 1-2 hours
A client has been admitted to the emergency department with an aspirin overdose
The nurse anticipates that the client will be experiencing respiratory complications because the nurse knows that aspirin (salicylate) poisoning causes excessive stimulation of the respiratory system as the body attempts to compensate for: 1. Decreased hemoglobin 2. Excess carbon monoxide 3. Decreased oxygen 4. Excess carbon dioxide