An older patient is receiving a nephrotoxic medication. Which of the following would be a priority for the nurse to monitor?
a. Electrocardiogram
b. Lung sounds
c. Blood pressure
d. Level of consciousness
C
Decrease in number and size of nephrons begins in the cortical regions and progresses toward the medullary portions of the kidney. This decrease in number of nephrons corresponds to a 20% decrease in weight of the kidneys between 40 and 80 years of age. Initially, this loss of nephrons does not appreciably alter renal function because of the large renal reserve and a simultaneous decrease in lean muscle mass.
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A) Assisting ventilation with a bag-valve-mask (BVM) device B) Treating ventricular fibrillation using a defibrillator C) Managing compensated shock to prevent decompensated shock D) Treating supraventricular tachycardia using cardioversion
For care planning purposes the nurse should understand that the drug that normally produces the
least complicated withdrawal syndrome is a. cocaine. b. heroin. c. amphetamine. d. diazepam.
To assist the woman in regaining control of the urinary sphincter for urinary incontinence, the nurse should teach the client to do which of the following?
A) Perform Kegel exercises daily. B) Void every hour while awake. C) Limit her intake of fluid. D) Take a laxative every night.
The nurse manager for a unit's culturally diverse staff creates a staff-development program so the professional nursing staff members can enhance their understanding of cultures on the basis of published literature
The literature reveals that the following characteristic is inherent in a culture. It: a. Develops over time. b. Maintains a strong work ethic. c. Changes easily. d. Develops quickly.