The mother of a 3-month-old infant comes to emergency department and states, "My baby has been having severe diarrhea for 4 days
She is crying all the time." In formulating the plan of care to moderate the diarrhea, the nurse focuses her intervention(s) on which of the following? Select all that apply.
a. Fluid management
b. Electrolyte balance
c. Skin integrity
d. Excessive crying
ANS: A, B, C
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A patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia has been self-treating with an herbal called saw palmetto. The nurse would know which drug is contraindicated in this patient?
A) Tamsulosin (Flomax) B) Finasteride (Proscar) C) Alfuzosin (Uroxatral) D) Terazosin (Hytrin)
When hearing is evaluated, which cranial nerve is being tested?
a. III b. IV c. VIII d. XII
When a visitor for The Joint Commission survey investigates adequate air quality, lighting, water, and power to the patient care environment, which environment of care program area is being investigated?
a. safety management b. security management c. utilities management d. hazardous materials and waste management
When teaching the client how to use a straight cane, the nurse would include which of the following?
1. Hold the cane with the hand on the weak side. 2. Remove all scatter rugs from the home. 3. Move the cane 12 inches ahead of the foot. 4. Keep the elbow straight when moving the cane forward.