In assessing a patient's deep tendon reflexes, a nurse finds a patient has a 4+ triceps response. How does the nurse interpret this finding?
a. A hyperactive response
b. A diminished response
c. An absent response
d. An expected response
ANS: A
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A postpartum client is receiving intravenous oxytocin (Pitocin) after birth. Why will this medication be used for this client after the birth of her child?
A) Will prevent lactation for a woman who is bottle feeding her newborn B) Decreases the postpartum cramping C) Helps treat nausea D) Stimulates the contraction of the uterus and prevents bleeding
A health care provider prescribes furosemide (Lasix), 10 mg intravenously (IV) now, for a child with acute glomerulonephritis. The medication label states: "Furosemide (Lasix) 20 mg/2 ml." The nurse prepares to administer the dose
How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer the dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer in a whole number. ________________
The 154-pound adult client has had vomiting and diarrhea for 4 days secondary to a viral infection. Which hourly urine measurement would indicate that efforts to rehydrate this client have not yet been successful and should continue?
A) 35 mL per hour B) 30 mL per hour C) 50 mL per hour D) 80 mL per hour
Informed consent is most difficult to obtain in:
A) Participant observation studies B) Observational studies using a rating scale C) Observational studies using a sign system D) Observational studies using event sampling