Electrolyte imbalances that are most likely to occur with corticosteroid therapy include all except:
a. hypokalemia.
b. hypocalcemia.
c. hypernatremia.
d. hypophosphatemia.
d
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What would be the maximum therapeutic dose of Dilaudid if the child weighs 30 pounds? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth. Standard Text:
A nurse has been caring for a client diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Which of the following nursing interventions would address this client's symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
1. Encourage the client to recognize the signs of escalating anxiety. 2. Encourage the client to avoid any situation that causes stress. 3. Encourage the client to employ newly learned relaxation techniques. 4. Encourage the client to cognitively reframe thoughts about situations that generate anxiety. 5. Encourage the client to avoid caffeinated products.
A male who, as a child, observed the women in his family being dominated is, in his own life, more likely to:
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An older adult client with bilateral osteoarthritis of the knees tells the nurse, "I know I need to lose weight but exercising makes my knees ache." What instruction should the nurse provide to this client?
A) Discuss knee replacement surgery with the physician. B) Exercise the muscles so that they will protect the joints. C) Eat a reduced-calorie diet for several months before attempting exercise. D) Stretch the muscles, because that is the only form of exercise that improves osteoarthritis.