A patient with preeclampsia is receiving magnesium sulfate. Which nursing assessment should be ongoing while the medication is being administered?
A) Urine protein
B) Ability to sleep
C) Hemoglobin
D) Respiratory rate
Ans: D
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A mother of a 6-foot, 2-inch, 16-year-old girl who is being treated for hyperpituitarism says, "I can't stand it that my beautiful daughter is a freak." What is the nurse's best response?
a. "Gigantism is treatable." b. "Her height could help her be a basketball star or a model." c. "What is it about her height that makes her a freak?" d. "All parents feel responsible when their children have problems."
A client tells the nurse of the inability to have a bowel movement even after the administration of laxatives and an enema. Based on this information, what are the anticipated symptoms in the client with fecal impaction?
1 . Severe abdominal discomfort 2 . Soft abdomen 3 . Feeling of pressure 4 . Rectal examination reveals a hard or putty-like mass A) 1, 2, 3 B) 1, 2, 4 C) 1, 3, 4 D) 2, 3, 4
The nurse is identifying patients at risk for needing insulin. Which patient should the nurse identify as potentially needing insulin to maintain a normal blood glucose level? Select all that apply.
A. Patients with type 2 diabetes who are diagnosed with an infection B. Patients with gestational diabetes C. Patients with type 2 diabetes who are undergoing surgical procedures D. Patients who are fasting or malnourished E. Patients receiving total parenteral nutrition
Calculate how much NS E.M. will receive as a bolus
What will be an ideal response?