A patient is taking fludrocortisone [Florinef]. A nurse should recognize that the patient is at risk for developing an electrolyte imbalance if the patient reports which symptom?
A. Syncope
B. Weight loss
C. Muscle weakness
D. Numbness and tingling
Answer: C. Muscle weakness
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A hospital nurse is aware that nosocomial infections pose a significant threat to many patients' health status. In order to reduce the spread of nosocomial infections, the nurse should prioritize which of the following actions?
A) Increased use of empiric antibiotic therapy B) Use of disinfectants when providing patient hygiene C) Vigilant and thorough hand hygiene D) Patient education on the causes of infection
The nurse identifies developmental needs as priorities in which age range?
1. Neonate to preschool 2. Neonate to adulthood 3. Neonate to older adult 4. Neonate to adolescent
Which are general surface protections that prevent bacteria from entering the body? (Select all that apply.)
a. Intact skin b. pH of body secretions c. Antibodies d. Mucous membranes e. White blood cells
Enteral therapy has been initiated on a client who is now exhibiting nausea and vomiting. Based on this information, what conclusion does the nurse reach regarding the nausea and vomiting?
1. It is caused by irritation of the gastric tube along the stomach serosa. 2. It is caused by an allergic reaction to the feeding. 3. It is caused by the type or amount of feeding. 4. It is caused by a viral agent common to clients with feeding tubes.