A patient who has hypertension is complaining about the lack of taste with the low-salt diet that has been ordered. The nurse emphasizes that sodium may:
a. contribute to hypertension.
b. interfere with blood clotting.
c. produce stomach ulcers.
d. decrease calcium in the bones.
A
Sodium may contribute to hypertension.
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Your patient is a 20-year-old male who is conscious, alert, and in severe distress. He describes a three day history of diffuse abdominal pain near his umbilicus that became sharp and migrated to his lower right quadrant this morning. He states that the pain became acutely worse half an hour ago and that he is now light headed and nauseated and has vomited numerous times. You believe he may be suffering from appendicitis. Based on his clinical presentation, the most proper treatment, in addition to giving oxygen, would be
A. IV of normal saline wide open, Trendelenburg position, rapid transport
B. Provide comfort, expedited transport
C. IV of normal saline wide open, left lateral recumbent position, Phenergan IV, transport
D. Provide comfort, manage the airway, establish IV access, expedited transport
The nurse is describing the role of the pharmacist in medication administration. Which of the following are correct? (Select all that apply.)
a. Assess the medication plan. b. Review the orders for accuracy and valid-ity. c. Prepare the correct medication. d. Deliver them to the nursing unit. e. Independently adjust incorrect medication errors.
In designing programs through your institution to address the health needs of Hispanics in your community, you most likely would develop programs related to:
a. Diabetes. b. Cardiovascular disease. c. Cancer. d. Asthma.
Immunotherapy is used to treat cancer clients by enhancing their immune system. What nutritional imbalances can be caused by immunotherapy?
A) Hypernatremia C) Hyperabsorption B) Hypokalemia D) Hypoproteinemia