Which three assessments make up Cushing's triad?
A) Widening pulse pressure, bradycardia, and irregular respiratory pattern
B) Decreased pulse pressure, tachycardia, and irregular respiratory pattern.
C) Confusion, aphasia, and tachycardia
D) Elevated blood pressure, bradycardia, and aphasia
A
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Which is a common age-related physical change that may affect digestion and food intake?
a. Loss of the majority of taste buds b. Decreased motility in the esophagus c. Decreased cholecystokinin secretion d. Loss of smell
The nurse is planning care for an older patient with stress incontinence. Which interventions would be appropriate for the nurse to suggest to the patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Timed voiding 2. Kegel exercises 3. Bladder training 4. Restricting fluids 5. Increasing citrus juices
You are performing a preoperative assessment on a client who is scheduled for a tonsillectomy. Why would you ask the client about the use of herbal supplements?
A) They produce anorexia. B) They impair the immune system. C) They prolong bleeding. D) They lower high-density lipoprotein levels.
A 65-year-old patient who receives glucocorticoids for arthritis is admitted to the hospital for treatment of a urinary tract infection. The prescriber has ordered intravenous ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
Before administering the third dose of this drug, the nurse reviews the bacterial culture report and notes that the causative organism is Escherichia coli. The bacterial sensitivity report is pending. The patient complains of right ankle pain. What will the nurse do? a. Withhold the dose of ciprofloxacin and notify the provider of the patient's symptoms. b. Instruct the patient to exercise the right foot and ankle to minimize the pain. c. Question the patient about the consumption of milk and any other dairy products. d. Request an order to increase this patient's dose of glucocorticoids.