A patient is administered furosemide (Lasix) 20 mg every morning. What effect will a diet high in sodium have on the patient?
A) Increased diuresis
B) Decreased diuresis
C) Hyperkalemia
D) Hyperglycemia
B
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The nurse identifies that a client is at risk for dysfunctional uterine bleeding. What did the nurse assess in this client?
Select all that apply. A) High level of stress B) Weight gain of 20 lbs. in 2 months C) Uses birth control pills for contraception D) Has a history of peptic ulcer disease E) Limits intake of high-fat foods
Which strategy should be the best approach when initiating the physical examination of a 9-month-old infant?
a. Undress the infant and do a head-to-toe examination. b. Have the parent hold the child on his or her lap. c. Put the infant on the examination table and begin assessments at the head. d. Ask the parent to leave because the infant will be upset.
The client tells the nurse that she has stopped spontaneous menstruation as part of the process of menopause. Regarding the need for contraception, what should be the nurse's highest priority instruction to the client?
a. Contraception is no longer necessary now that periods have stopped. b. Contraception should be used only if breakthrough bleeding occurs. c. Contraception should be used for 6 months after cessation of spontaneous menstruation. d. Contraception should be used until 1 year after cessation of spontaneous menstruation.
A woman is undergoing surgery for a vesicovaginal fistula. What is a common postoperative complication of this surgery?
A) Prolapsed uterus B) Vulvitis C) Endometriosis D) Infection