A patient is prescribed clonidine (Catapres) transdermal. Based on the action and route of administration, what is needed to effectively lower blood pressure for the first 3 days?
A) Assess blood pressure three times per day
B) Limit the intake of salt and fat in the diet
C) Assess the patient for a skin rash
D) Administer another antihypertensive agent
D
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A patient is brought to the hospital with a stab wound after a fight at a local bar. His alcohol level is twice the normal limit. The nurse would expect his serum osmolality to be
a. elevated. c. unaffected. b. decreased. d. equal to his sodium level.
In healthcare, a name commonly given to a formal leader is:
1. executive. 2. chief officer. 3. administrator. 4. manager.
The nurse is caring for a client who is describing urinary symptoms of needing to go to the bathroom with little notice. When the nurse is documenting these symptoms, which medical term will the nurse document?
A) Urinary frequency B) Urinary urgency C) Urinary incontinence D) Urinary stasis
The student learning about aging theories understands that the main difference between stochastic theories and nonstochastic theories is which of the following?
a. Stochastic theories view aging as a random, cumulative process. b. Stochastic theories view aging as similar among all people. c. Nonstochastic theories view aging as a result of psychosocial factors. d. Nonstochastic theories are backed by research, whereas stochastic theories are not.