A patient who is prescribed liothyronine (Cytomel) also takes warfarin (Coumadin). Which laboratory blood test result indicates a possible drug interaction?
a. Hematocrit 42%
b. Hemoglobin 14.2 g/dL
c. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 12 mg/dL
d. International normalized ratio (INR) 4.5
ANS: D
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In interpreting findings of a study, the researcher should:
a. avoid discussion of problems encountered while doing the study that might influence outcomes. b. emphasize that statistically significant findings must be incorporated into practice. c. relate findings back to the purpose and framework of the study. d. speculate about what the findings might mean to nursing practice.
The patient comes to the emergency department after suffering a bilateral traumatic amputation of his lower extremities. The physician orders normal serum albumin (Albuminar). The patient goes into shock
What will the best nursing assessment of this patient reveal? 1. B/P: 140/90 mmHg, P: 46, weak and irregular, R: 24, and shallow. 2. B/P: 50/0 mmHg, P: 126, weak and thready, R: 14, and shallow. 3. B/P: 80/20 mmHg, P: 122, weak and thready, R: 28, and shallow. 4. B/P: 130/88 mmHg, P: 90, bounding, R: 32, and shallow.
A client prescribed doxazosin for hypertension asks the nurse how the medication works. Which of the following should the nurse respond to the client?
1. "It works by causing the kidneys to excrete more urine.". 2. "It works by making the blood vessels expand.". 3. "It works by making the heart work more efficiently.". 4. "It works by decreasing the release of stress hormones.".
A nurse is caring for a patient who has burns of the ears, head, neck, and right arm and hand. The nurse should place the patient in which position?
a. Place the right arm and hand flexed in a position of comfort. b. Elevate the right arm and hand on pillows and extend the fingers. c. Assist the patient to a supine position with a small pillow under the head. d. Position the patient in a side-lying position with rolled towel under the neck.