When preparing a woman for an amniocentesis, the nurse would instruct her to do which of the following?
A) Shower with an antiseptic scrub.
B) Swallow the preprocedure sedative.
C) Empty her bladder.
D) Lie on her left side.
C
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A patient is beginning therapy with isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil). When will the nurse know that the patient has maximal tolerance?
A) When nausea develops B) When halos are seen around lights C) When a headache develops D) When the heart rate increases to 100
During a functional assessment of an older person's home environment, which statement or question by the nurse is most appropriate regarding common environmental hazards?
a. "These low toilet seats are safe because they are nearer to the ground in case of falls." b. "Do you have a relative or friend who can help to install grab bars in your shower?" c. "These small rugs are ideal for preventing you from slipping on the hard floor." d. "It would be safer to keep the lighting low in this room to avoid glare in your eyes."
A mother brings her 9-month-old son to the emergency department because he stopped breathing at home. She demands that he receive a full diagnostic work-up
When asked for the name of her pediatrician, she states she has not found one she is satisfied with. The nurse suspects: a. Projection b. Malingering c. Conversion disorder d. Munchausen's syndrome by proxy
A nurse should monitor a client taking glyburide (DiaBeta) for increased hypoglycemic effect if which of the following drugs are initiated? Select all that apply
A) Ranitidine (Zantac) B) Warfarin (Coumadin) C) Digoxin (Lanoxin) D) Lithium (Eskalith) E) Amitriptyline (Elavil)