The pt with MS has dysarthria (slurred speech). For which complication must the nurse monitor in this pt?
a. dysmetria
b. dysphagia
c. ataxia
d. vertigo
Answer: b. dysphagia
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An infant with congestive heart failure is receiving digoxin (Lanoxin). What does the nurse recognize as a sign of digoxin toxicity?
a. Restlessness b. Decreased respiratory rate c. Increased urinary output d. Vomiting
Erythropoietin is a hormone produced by the kidney. When the patient is in chronic renal failure, loss of this hormone will result in:
1. diminished immunologic function with fewer white blood cells. 2. elevated lipid levels in the bloodstream, contributing to accelerated atherosclero-sis. 3. anemia because of the diminished number of red blood cells being produced. 4. hypertension because of the increased, concentrated blood volume.
In providing education about maintaining optimal bowel function, the nurse instructs the client to:
a. increase fluid intake. c. decrease ambulation. b. get plenty of rest. d. eat a low-fat diet.
Why would a hospital use surveillance?
a. To protect the public against isolated patients b. To eliminate pathogens from the environment c. To improve quality of care and outcomes d. To decrease the incidence of ventilator-acquired pneumonia