A patient is admitted to the emergency department after fainting. Vital signs are blood pressure 86/60, heart rate 160 bpm, and respirations 20. The patient's skin is cool to the touch. The nurse suspects which underlying problem?
1. The patient has poor glucose control.
2. The patient has deficient fluid volume.
3. The patient has decreased cardiac output.
4. The patient has poor oxygenation.
Answer: 3
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A family member says to the nurse, "I think my sister needs more medication because she says she cannot sit still and is moving her legs back and forth." The client's risperidone (Risperdal) was recently increased to 10 mg daily
What is the correct nursing response? 1. "I will check with your sister because what you are describing sounds like a side effect called akathisia." 2. "I will check to see what your sister has been prescribed because some clients get anxious when their medications are increased." 3. "I will see if your sister has been prescribed a medication to counteract the dystonic reaction that she is having." 4. "I will call the doctor and report that your sister is developing a tolerance to risperidone and the dose is not effective."
The nurse instructs a client about the medication nifedipine (Procardia) for hypertension. Which client statement indicates that additional teaching is needed?
A) "This medication will cause my ankles to swell, which is normal." B) "I need to drink 6-8 glasses of water each day." C) "I will call my doctor if I gain weight or become short of breath." D) "I need to eat foods high in fiber when taking this medication."
Which of the following are characteristic of methodologic research? Select all that apply
A) Methodologic research addresses the development, validation, and evaluation of research tools or methods. B) Methodologic research focuses on development of new instruments. C) Methodologic research has piqued the interest of nurse researchers. D) Methodologic research obtains quantitative information about the prevalence, distribution, and interrelations of variables within a population.
You are caring for a patient with constipation who has been prescribed bisacodyl (Dulcolax) for the management of this condition
You are providing teaching related to this medication and properly instruct the patient to follow which of the following guidelines when taking this medication? A) Drink 8 ounces of water before and after taking the medication. B) Swallow the tablets without crushing or chewing. C) Take the medication with milk to avoid stomach upset. D) Avoid taking with meals due to impairment of fat-soluble vitamin absorption.