In the emergency room, you are asked to administer a histamine-2-receptor antagonist to a child with extensive burns. The purpose of this is to
A) reduce inflammation of a burned esophagus.
B) aid in regulating electrolyte balance.
C) help prevent a stress ulcer.
D) keep the child from feeling hungry.
C
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A diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is made based on the presence of which of the following symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
a. Rigidity b. Resting tremor c. Bradykinesia d. Orthostatic hypotension e. Progressive decline in cognitive function
A nursing history on a 16-year-old female reveals that the adolescent takes a multivitamin with 0.5 mg of fluoride and 0.4 mg of folic acid each day. The concern the nurse should bring to the attention of the physician is the:
1. Presence of fluoride in the multivitamin. 2. Amount of fluoride in the multivitamin, which is too low. It should be 1.0 mg each day. 3. Intake of folic acid. 4. Need for a daily iron tablet.
The nurse is observing a client with major burn injuries for signs of Curling's ulcer, a common complication. The nurse should assess the client for:
A) purulent drainage from wound sites. B) frequent headaches. C) hypertension. D) black, tarry stools.
The nurse working at the crisis center received a call from a patient who stated he was depressed and wanted to die
Further investigation revealed that the patient had within reach all of the items listed be-low that he could use "to get the job done." Which item would cause the nurse the most concern? a. A garden hose b. A loaded gun c. Two bottles of Prozac d. A bottle of an alcoholic beverage