The arterial blood gases for a patient in shock demonstrate increased carbon dioxide and decreased oxygen. What type of respirations would the nurse expect to assess based on these findings?
A) absent and infrequent C) rapid and deep
B) shallow and slow D) noisy and difficult
C
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What subjective data does the nurse record following a head-to-toe examination?
a. Rash on back b. Prolonged nausea c. Blood pressure of 190/100 d. White blood cell count of 19,000
The nurse is caring for a client with severe electrolyte imbalances that have occurred as a result of kidney failure. The nurse knows that this client is at risk for which disorders as a result of this electrolyte imbalance?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Fluid retention 2. Muscle spasms 3. Fractures 4. High cholesterol 5. Depression
MC The community health nurse is making a home visit with a family who has a child who recently became a paraplegic. The nurse suggests some home modifications to accommodate the child's disability. Which of the following levels of prevention does this ex
A. Secondary prevention B. Primary prevention C. Tertiary prevention D. Health maintenance
A patient starting therapy with efavirenz (Sustiva) asks about the timing of the medication with regard to meals. What patient education about the administration of this medication should the nurse provide?
a. The drug must be taken within 30 minutes after a meal. b. The drug is best taken with a fatty meal. c. The drug can be taken anytime without regard to meals. d. The drug should be taken once a day on an empty stomach.