Which of the following is frequently titrated in response to the patient's vital signs and is administered to
maintain the blood pressure within the normal range?
A. antiarrhythmic medications
B. analgesics
C. sedatives
D. vasoactive medications.
D
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The nursing student learns that the purpose of measuring vital signs includes which rationale? (Select all that apply.)
a. Monitor body systems functioning. b. Identify early signs of problems. c. Evaluate effectiveness of interventions. d. Determine if a cure has been obtained. e. Provide a baseline to compare against.
A major influence on home care came as a result of a change in the payment system for hospitalized patients, paying a set rate according to diagnosis. This new payment method is called:
a. OAC. b. DRGs. c. Title XVIII. d. Title XIX.
A patient presents to the gynecology office complaining of symptoms of stress incontinence
A plan of care is developed that incorporates behavioral therapy as the approach to assist this patient in the management of stress incontinence. What role will the nurse have in implementing the behavioral therapy approach? A) Provide medication teaching related to pseudoephedrine sulfate. B) Teach the patient to perform pelvic floor muscle exercises. C) Prepare the patient for an anterior vaginal repair procedure. D) Provide information on the semipermanent procedure, periurethral bulking.
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for multiple clients with dementia. In many clients with dementia, disorientation becomes more pronounced:
A) When they first awaken. B) In the middle of the night. C) At twilight. D) After taking medications.