A woman hospitalized with preeclampsia is being treated with a beta-adrenergic agent. Which of the following would the lead the nurse to suspect that the client is experiencing a possible side effect associated with this drug?
A) Gastrointestinal bleeding C) Tachycardia
B) Blurred vision D) Epigastric pain
C
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The nurse knows that the best time to assess a woman's blood pressure during an initial prenatal visit is:
a. At the end of the examination when she will be the most relaxed. b. At the beginning of the interview as a nonthreatening method of gaining rapport. c. During the middle of the physical examination when she is the most comfortable. d. Before beginning the pelvic examination because her blood pressure will be higher after the pelvic examination.
An elderly man is brought to the geriatrics clinic by his wife because of his increasing confusion. As part of his medical workup, the nurse practitioner orders which of the following laboratory tests? (Select all that apply.)
a. Basic metabolic panel b. Vitamin D level c. Thyroid stimulating panel d. Vitamin B12 e. Serum albumin level
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Proper assessment of a client's personal food preferences or aversions helps the nurse to adjust the client's diet without disregarding the client's traditional ethnic group's dietary beliefs. A nurse is assessing a client in a healthcare facility
Which is a common dietary practice that the nurse needs to consider in the care of a Cuban client? A) May eat every mouthful of food with a bite of bread B) Believes that a balance of "hot" and "cold" food is required for health C) Meats are usually marinated or heavily spiced and are often chopped or ground D) Fried foods, especially fish, poultry, eggs; rice; and many varieties of beans