A parent asks the healthcare professional to explain why a child diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot squats frequently. What explanation by the professional is best?
a. Reduces the chest pain
b. Controls dizziness
c. Relieves hypoxia
d. Improves headache
Answer: c. Relieves hypoxia
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A patient is being treated for a urinary tract infection with trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim). What assessment should the nurse make prior to the administration of the medication?
A) Assessing for the presence of asthma B) Assessing for hypertension C) Assessing for diabetes mellitus D) Assessing for renal insufficiency
A postoperative patient rapidly presents with hypotension; rapid, thready pulse; oliguria; and cold, pale skin. The nurse suspects that the patient is experiencing a hemorrhage. What should be the nurse's first action?
A) Leave and promptly notify the physician. B) Quickly attempt to determine the cause of hemorrhage. C) Begin resuscitation. D) Put the patient in the Trendelenberg position.
The planning phase of the nursing process involves data collection, identifying goals and expected outcomes, and planning appropriate nursing interventions
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse has provided education for a client prescribed pentoxifylline (Trental). Which statements made by the client indicate an understanding of the information?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. "The prescription will soften the red blood cells (RBCs) so they can fit through the smaller blood vessels." B. "The prescription decreases the platelets so the blood is less likely to clot." C. "The prescription decreases the 'stickiness' of the blood." D. "The prescription affects how the liver makes clotting factors." E. "The prescription destroys some of the clotting factors."