A client tells the nurse that they were at the dentist two months prior for a routine cleaning. Which level of prevention should the nurse document the client has taken?
A. Primary.
B. Wellness.
C. Secondary.
D. Tertiary.
Answer: C
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When discussing possible causes of diabetes in children, the nurse mentions chromosomal defects. Which chromosomes are associated with diabetes? (Select all that apply.)
a. 6 b. 7 c. 12 d. 20 e. 21
The client who receives PCA with an opioid analgesic reports that the pain level is 9 out of 10. Which does the nurse implement to increase client pain control?
1. Elevate the head of bed to 30 degrees. 2. Increase interval between demand doses. 3. Increase the demand and the basal doses. 4. Check client manipulation of PCA button.
The nurse is administering nifedipine (Procardia) to a client who has stage II hypertension. What is the therapeutic action of this medication?
A) It inhibits stimulation of specific beta-adrenergic sites, resulting in lower heart rate and BP. B) It causes vasodilation and lowers peripheral vascular resistance, reducing myocardial oxygen consumption. C) It slows cardiac conduction through the AV node, which decreases heart rate, dilates peripheral arteries, and decreases peripheral vascular resistance. D) It inhibits vasoconstriction and cardioacceleration, thus reducing peripheral resistance.
The nurse is caring for a school-aged child newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which nursing action supports the 2020 National Health Goals to reduce the long-term complications from this disease process?
What will be an ideal response?