All diabetic patients with known cardiovascular disease should be treated with:
1. Beta blockers to prevent MIs
2. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and aspirin to reduce risk of cardiovascular events
3. Sulfonylureas to decrease cardiovascular mortality
4. Pioglitazone to decrease atherosclerotic plaque buildup
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Assessment of deep tendon reflexes by the nurse provides information specific to which condition of the urinary/renal system?
A) Acute renal failure B) Bladder dysfunction C) Benign prostatic hyperplasia D) Renal calculi
An older client is prescribed a blood transfusion of two units packed red blood cells. What should the nurse do when providing the blood to this client? Select all that apply.
1. Place the client on a heart monitor. 2. Administer each unit over two to four hours. 3. Provide a diuretic between the two units as prescribed. 4. Carefully assess the intravenous access site for infiltration. 5. Monitor vital signs and urine output during the transfusion.
When should iron supplementation during a normal pregnancy begin?
a. Before pregnancy b. In the first trimester c. In the third trimester d. In the second trimester
For the neonate, the nurse instills which medication to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum?
a. trifluridine c. proparacaine HCl b. natamycin d. silver nitrate