Computed tomography of a patient with a sudden onset of severe nausea and vomiting has revealed the presence of a pyloric obstruction. Which of the following interventions is the nurse's priority in the immediate care of this patient?
A) Insertion of a nasogastric (NG) tube to suction to decompress the stomach
B) Insertion of a central line for parenteral nutrition
C) Administration of a saline enema to purge the lower bowel
D) Gastric lavage
A
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a. Bypassing the patient's feelings to promote ethical standards. b. Establishing minimal passing standards for testing. c. Requiring the nurse to use critical thinking for the highest level of quality nursing care. d. Utilizing evidence-based practice based on nurses' needs.
The nurse is caring for a client receiving codeine sulfate for pain. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing a side effect of the medication based on which of the following findings?
1. Distended jugular veins 2. Bounding peripheral pulses 3. No bowel movement in 3 days 4. Change in blood pressure from 120/60 to 140/80 mm Hg
A drug classification that raises blood pressure by causing the blood vessels to contract are
A. cardiac glycosides. B. vasoconstrictors. C. vasodilators. D. antihypertensives.
The physician orders insulin Lantus 36 units subcutaneous. The medication is supplied in 100 units/mL
What will be an ideal response?