An adult client who cannot read needs surgery, and is competent to make his own decisions. The best action of the nurse is to:
A)
Have a family member who can read sign the consent form.
B)
Make sure the physician explains the procedure to the client.
C)
Tell the client in the nurse's own words what the surgical procedure involves.
D)
Read the consent form to the client and have the client state understanding.
D
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An older adult client with no history of cognitive impairment is showing signs of increased confusion. Which health problem should the nurse suspect is causing this client's confusion?
A) Cataracts B) Hypertension C) Urinary tract infection D) Lower back strain
Which of the following statements accurately describes test-retest reliability?
A. measure of consistency of scores over time B. measure of consistency of scores obtained from two equivalent halves of the same examination C. measure of consistency with which a test measures a single construct/concept D. measure of degree of agreement between two or more scores
The nurse acknowledges that which condition could occur when taking furosemide?
a. Hypokalemia b. Hyperkalemia c. Hypoglycemia d. Hypermagnesemia
A patient has AKI related to nephrotoxins. In order to maintain cell integrity, improve GFR, and improve blood flow to the kidneys, which type of mediation does the nurse anticipate the health care provider will prescribe?
a. Loop diuretics b. Alpha-adrenergic blockers c. Beta blockers d. Calcium channel blockers