A patient is admitted to the intensive care unit with status asthmaticus. The patient is administered high doses of nebulized albuterol (Proventil). What electrolyte imbalance should the nurse expect with this patient?
A) Hyperkalemia
B) Hypermagnesemia
C) Hypocalcemia
D) Hypokalemia
D
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Which of the following observations is helpful in determining a client's mood? Select all that apply
A) Client appearance B) Body language C) Speech D) Energy level E) Work history
Social support is described as ______.
a. the patient’s social contacts b. social worker involvement c. informal support from healthcare staff d. patient’s social network and the resources they provide
At 7 AM, a patient demands in a loud, tremulous voice, "Where's my doctor? The doctor promised to see me first thing in the morning. Call the doctor and say that I'm waiting.". An appropriate response from the nurse would be:
a. "Please get ready for breakfast. It's only 7 AM. Your doctor will be in and I'll make sure that you're seen.". b. "Don't yell at me like that; it isn't polite and certainly isn't necessary. I want to help you, but I will not be verbally abused.". c. "You seem very angry that your doctor has not come in yet. Your doctor will be in this morning but not until later. The doctor spends time with everyone.". d. "Your doctor doesn't come to the unit until after breakfast and morning groups are over. Have your breakfast now so you'll be ready when your doctor gets here.".
Dentures must be brushed at least weekly.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)