A client who is diagnosed with anaplastic thyroid cancer asks a home nurse whether he
is eligible to join a hospice program. What is a criterion for the client to be admitted to a
hospice?
A) A person agrees to take care of the client 12 hours a day
B) Curative treatment is not desired by the client's family
C) Admission is directed toward meeting only the family needs
D) Life expectancy is at least 2 years from date of admission
B
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The nurse notes a decrease in urine output to less than 25 mL/h and a decrease in blood pressure. These changes in patient condition may indicate:
A) Fluid volume overload B) Impaired gas exchange C) Decreased cardiac output D) Impaired cerebral circulation
A patient is ordered to receive neomycin as part of the treatment plan for hepatic coma. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to assess before administering this drug? Select all that apply
A) Ability to swallow B) Level of consciousness C) Baseline vital signs D) Pulmonary function E) Culture and sensitivity results
In most cases, the person preparing a syringe for injection should also administer it
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which assessment is most important for the nurse to perform after administering the first dose of dipivefrin (Propine) to a patient with glaucoma?
a. Compare urine output with fluid intake. b. Listen to breath sounds bilaterally. c. Assess level of consciousness. d. Check pupil size.