The nurse is developing a plan of care for a patient with hyperparathyroidism and a serum calcium level of 12.0 mg/dL. What should be included in the plan? Select all that apply.
A. Promoting ambulation and mobility
B. Encouraging use of calcium-based antacids for indigestion
C. Discussing a change from ordered thiazide diuretics to another type of diuretic with healthcare provider
D. Encouraging supplementation of fat-soluble vitamins
E. Teaching to increase daily oral intake of fluids
Answer: E
You might also like to view...
To palpate for a hernia at the external inguinal ring, you should insert your right index finger into the patient's scrotal sac
a. above the right testicle. c. below the right testicle. b. above the left testicle. d. below the left testicle.
A 67-year-old woman with a history of osteoarthritis has been admitted to the postsurgical unit from the PACU following a bunionectomy. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse integrate into this patient's immediate care?
A) Maintain the patient's foot in a dependent position. B) Apply ice to the affected foot on a schedule of 1 hour on and 1 hour off. C) Keep the patient's foot elevated above the level of her heart. D) Change the patient's surgical dressing and irrigate the surgical site every 6 hours.
The client delivered by cesarean birth 3 days ago and is being discharged. Which statement should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?
1. "If your incision becomes increasingly painful, call the doctor." 2. "It is normal for the incision to ooze greenish discharge in a few days." 3. "Increasing redness around the incision is a part of the healing process." 4. "A fever is to be expected because you had a surgical delivery."
Which of the following medications can be administered via the intranasal route?
A) Atropine B) Diazepam C) Morphine D) Naloxone