The nurse teaching a 32 year old man with renal failure about the path physiologic mechanism of acid-base balance recognize that the instructions have been understood when the client says:
a) I lose too much acid through my kidneys
b) My breathing increases to correct imbalances
Ans: b) My breathing increases to correct imbalances
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The nurse is preparing a woman for discharge following a left radical mastectomy. Important teaching for this client includes:
1. Abstaining from sex for at least 6-8 weeks following surgery. 2. Resuming her oral birth control medication immediately. 3. Range of motion exercises for the involved arm. 4. Use of a splint for the involved arm until the tissue fully heals.
An older client is experiencing a change in mood. For which medications should the nurse assess as the possible cause of this client's cognitive change? Select all that apply.
1. Dexamethasone 2. Ketorolac 3. Fluconazole 4. Phenobarbital 5. Atenolol
An older client with chronic pain is newly prescribed transdermal fentanyl. What will the nurse do when providing this medication? Select all that apply.
1. Teach the client to avoid other narcotics after 72 hours with the patch. 2. Start with the lowest possible dose of the medication patch. 3. Anticipate and treat side effects such as nausea or constipation. 4. Apply the patch to clean, dry, hairless skin in a fatty area. 5. Administer other pain medications the first day the patch is used.
Two weeks after their baby is born, the spouse is concerned
that the patient is extremely talkative and energetic, is only sleeping for a few hours each night, and forgets to eat. The patient is also neglecting her appearance and unaware that a baby has needs. What health problem should the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing? A) Postpartum blues B) Postpartum depression C) Postpartum psychosis D) Maladjustment