After dopamine is administered to a patient who has been hypotensive, which indicator would the nurse use to judge a successful response?
1. Decrease in pulse and blood pressure
2. Increase in urine output
3. Weight gain
4. Improved gastric motility
Correct Answer: 2
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A) Hyperuricemia B) Hepatitis C) Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma D) Megaloblastic anemia
The nurse is providing care for an older adult who has a hematologic disorder. What age-related change in hematologic function should the nurse integrate into care planning?
A) Bone marrow in older adults produces a smaller proportion of healthy, functional blood cells. B) Older adults are less able to increase blood cell production when demand suddenly increases. C) Stem cells in older adults eventually lose their ability to differentiate. D) The ratio of plasma to erythrocytes and lymphocytes increases with age.
When writing a conversion factor as a fraction the quantity you are converting to is placed in the
______________ of the conversion factor. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following methods is correct for collecting a sputum specimen? Have the client:
A) Cough to bring up secretions. B) Apply sterile gloves. C) Clear the throat. D) Rinse the mouth with mouthwash prior to the collection.