When caring for patients receiving dantrolene, the nurse should monitor which laboratory result?
a. Liver enzymes
b. Renal function studies
c. Complete blood count
d. Serum electrolytes
a
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The father of a 13 year-old boy asks the nurse about his son's growth spurt and puberty. The nurse explains some facets of growth and development, including: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. It a continuous, orderly process 2. Each developmental stage has its own characteristics 3. Time of onset of each stage varies with each person 4. The length of each stage is the same for each person 5. Asynchronous development occurs only in infancy
The nurse is reviewing a care plan for a patient diagnosed with dementia who is receiving haloperidol (Haldol). The nurse would expect to find which priority outcome for this client?
A) Decreased Parkinson-like symptoms B) Decreased depressive symptoms C) Decreased physical aggression D) Decreased blood sugar levels
Which nursing diagnosis would be considered a priority for a newborn infant who is receiving phototherapy in an isolette?
a. Hypothermia because of phototherapy treatment b. Impaired skin integrity related to diarrhea as a result of phototherapy c. Fluid volume deficit related to phototherapy treatment d. Knowledge deficit (parents) related to initiation of medical therapy
When caring for the neonate immediately following delivery, the priority nursing diagnosis will be
a. risk for bleeding. b. altered body temperature. c. ineffective airway clearance. d. risk for infection.