A patient is receiving an antidysrhythmic medication intravenously. How often should the patient's blood pressure be assessed?
A) Once per shift
B) Every 1–5 minutes
C) Every 15 minutes
D) Every 2 hours
B
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A patient with chronic renal failure receives hemodialysis treatments 3 days a week. Every 2 weeks, the patient requires a transfusion of 1 or 2 U of packed red blood cells. What is the probable reason for this patient's frequent transfusion needs?
a. Too much blood phlebotomized for tests b. Increased destruction of red blood cells because of the increased toxin levels c. Lack of production of erythropoietin to stimulate red blood cell formation d. Fluid retention causing hemodilution
Which of the following would you anticipate from a client who holds the cultural perspective of inequity of status and power?
a. a request to share a room with another client b. an expectation of different levels of care for less important people c. asking for family members to bring pictures from home for the room d. asking staff many questions about the procedures
Cognitive therapy was provided for a patient who frequently said, "I'm stupid." Which statement by the patient indicates the therapy was effective?
a. "I'm disappointed in my lack of ability." b. "I always fail when I try new things." c. "Things always go wrong for me." d. "Sometimes I do stupid things."