In assessing a client, you suspect that the client's confusion may be a result of a pseudodementia. In the elderly, this term is sometimes used to refer to which of the following problems?
a. Alzheimer's disease
b. delirium
c. depression
d. vascular dementia
C
In the elderly the term pseudodementia is often used in relationship to depression. Pseudodementia often results in a significant impairment in cognition and is very often mistaken for dementia.
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The nurse prepares to document medication administration. Appropriate information to record includes: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Name of the drug, dose, and method of administration. 2. Exact time of administration. 3. The client's response to the medication. 4. Client teaching. 5. Drug information.
Which assessment finding would cause a concern for a client who had delivered vaginally?
a. Estimated blood loss (EBL) of 500 mL during the birth process b. White blood cell count of 28,000 mm3 postbirth c. Client complains of fingers tingling d. Client complains of thirst
For which adverse effect should the nurse monitor the client prescribed tamoxifen?
A. Fatigue B. Cough C. Vaginal discharge D. Signs of dehydration
The nurse is reviewing the patient's arterial blood gas results. The test reveals a pH of 7.52, a PaO2 level of 49 mmHg and an HCO3 level of 28 mEq/L. The nurse suspects the patient is most likely experiencing which of the following conditions?
A) Metabolic alkalosis B) Metabolic acidosis C) Respiratory acidosis D) Respiratory alkalosis