The infant with congestive heart failure (CHF) has a need for:
a. decreased fat.
b. increased fluids.
c. decreased protein.
d. increased calories.
Ans: d. increased calories.
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a. decrease cardiac output. c. thrombocytopenia. b. overhydration. d. respiratory failure.
The patient has advanced emphysema and complains of dyspnea and fatigue
What would the most appropriate nursing intervention be for the nursing diagnosis of Activity intolerance related to an imbalance between the oxygen supply and demand? a. Direct patient in vigorous independent ROM. b. Allow to exercise until respirations are over 20 breaths/min over baseline. c. Plan care to provide optimum rest. d. Provide frequent cool showers.
The clinic nurse caring for a patient with Parkinson's disease notes that the patient has been taking levodopa and carbidopa (Sinemet) for 7 years. What common side effects of Sinemet would the nurse assesses this patient for?
A) Pruritus B) Dyskinesia C) Lactose intolerance D) Diarrhea
In assessing a man who is to have a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test done, the nurse identifies the situation that will delay the test, which is:
a. having eaten shellfish 48 hours previously. b. identification of an enlarged prostate. c. recent urinary tract infection. d. temperature of 100° F.