The nurse assesses for what condition because it can result in increased serum levels of a drug that has been administered?
a. dehydration
b. hypokalemia
c. vitamin deficiency
d. fluid volume excess
a
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A high school–aged girl has been suffering from major depression for several months, and she has begun treatment with an SSRI. In light of the black box warning accompanying SSRIs, the nurse should prioritize which of the following assessments?
A) Assessment for venous thromboembolism (VTE) B) Assessment of cardiac rate and rhythm C) Assessment for hypomanic state D) Assessment for suicidal ideation
An 80-year-old Orthodox Jewish patient dies in the hospital. What should be the first action by the nurse?
a. Notify the rabbi to send a member of the synagogue to stay with the body. b. Inform the mortuary about the desire of the patient to be cremated. c. Prepare the body for the ritual bath by temple members before embalming. d. Facilitate removal of the body because the burial must take place 48 hours after death.
A child with a mild traumatic brain injury is being sedated with a mild sedative so that pain and anxiety are minimized. The nurse should (Select all that apply.)
1. place a continuous-pulse oximetrymonitor on the child. 2. place the child in a room near thenurse's station. 3. allow for several visitors to remain atthe child's bedside. 4. use soft restraints if the childbecomes confused. 5. use sedation around the clock todecrease agitation.
The hospital announced that, effective immediately, most surgical equipment was going to be sterilized and reused. Why would administrators ask surgical physicians and nurses to give up using disposables?
A. Cost B. Convenience C. Efficiency and effectiveness D. Reduce volume of hazardous waste