A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving sirolimus. The nurse knows to monitor the patient for
a. bleeding. c. rigors.
b. diarrhea. d. hypotension.
A
Other primary side effects of this medication include hyperlipidemia and myelosuppression. Most of the myelosuppressive effect is directed at platelets, and severe thrombocytopenias can result, making it necessary to discontinue the medication.
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The nurse is assessing the older adult client. As the nurse completes the nursing care plan for the client, which of the following places the client at risk for infection? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The client has been voluntarily restricting fluid intake due to issues with incontinence. 2. The client's skin has become thinner and drier, and the client exhibits signs of pruritis. 3. The client has decreased sebum production. 4. The gastric emptying time is delayed. 5. The client has diminished calcium absorption.
How does the early purpose for the founding of the American Nurses Association (ANA) differ
from the current focus of the organization? A) The early purpose of the ANA was to create and maintain a code of ethics for nursing while the ANA today also serves as a vehicle for influencing health care policy. B) The early purpose of the ANA was to establish a moral standard for nurses while the ANA today allows ethical standards to be established by State Boards of Nurse Examiners. C) The early purpose of the ANA was to serve as a voice for all nurses while the ANA today serves to establish public policy. D) The early purpose of the ANA was to create a communication forum for nurses across the nation while the ANA today serves as a vehicle for influencing health care policy.
In the majority of cases, pediatric clients are asked to give their consent or permission before receiving a procedure or treatment. This process is referred to as which of the following terms?
a. inclusion c. consideration b. assent d. co-permission
The nurse is caring for an 80-year-old client preparing for surgery. The nurse realizes this client is at increased risk because:
1. The physiological deficits of aging increase the surgical risk for older adults. 2. The older adult has increased kidney function. 3. The older adult has an increase in sensory function. 4. The older adult will turn, cough, and deep breathe more effectively.