Explain why Mr. G had leg cramps and explain what he could do to prevent them
Mr. G had leg cramps while he was taking Lasix. His kidneys were functioning at that time. Lasix causes K to be excreted via the kidneys and blood K values drop. A symptom of decreasing K is leg cramps. Bananas and/or orange juice taken daily can help prevent this. If not, K supplements can be prescribed.
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a. Elevated red blood cell count b. Reduced free T4 index c. Decreased TSH d. Elevated phosphorus
A public health nurse has been asked to give an educational presentation on aging to the senior citizens at the senior citizens center
The nurse would include in her presentation information on sensory losses due to aging. Since reaction to painful stimuli is an important warning signal, what must be used with caution when treating the elderly? A) Hot or cold packs B) Analgesics C) Anti-inflammatory medications D) Whirlpool baths
A patient tells the nurse that he smokes two packs of cigarettes per day, works 10-hour workdays most days of the week, eats out twice a day when working, and has no time to exercise. The nurse analyzes this data and suggests interventions to address which patient problem?
1. The patient has high anxiety related to the work environment. 2. The patient is not coping well with life demands. 3. The patient is not managing his health effectively. 4. The patient's dietary choices have led to obesity.
As a nurse manager, you identify that a shift in nursing care models might increase patient and staff satisfaction and avoid downsizing. Administration is reluctant to adopt this approach because downsizing is seen as critical to reduction of costs
To leverage your ideas, you: a. Ask staff to send e-mails to administration encouraging consideration of your option. b. Invite a senior member of administration to your staff meeting, so you can tell him what you are planning. c. Write a letter of complaint to a member of the institutional board about the lack of openness of the administration. d. Identify influential members of your nurse manager group with similar ideas and request an opportunity to meet with administration to discuss options.