MC The client has taken an overdose of lithium. Which of the following signs and symptoms should the nurse assess for?
A. Seizures and hyperactive reflexes
B. Purpura and incontinence
C. Inability to sleep and vomiting
D. Diarrhea and vomiting
A. Seizures and hyperactive reflexes
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The psychiatric–mental health nurse is asked to develop an intervention for the nursing unit based on Watson's theory of caring. Given this assignment, which intervention is most appropriate for the nurse to implement?
1. One-to-one debriefing sessions each week with individual unit nurses and the unit manager 2. Clarification of values and cultural beliefs that might pose barriers to caring for clients 3. Identification of additional coping skills for new nurses on the unit 4. Discussion of the impact of recent changes in hospital policy on the nursing staff
The nurse recognizes that a term referring to mechanical difficulty of swallowing is ___________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
What is the nursing action that has the highest priority for a client experiencing hypertonic contractions during oxytocin stimulation of labor?
a. Open up the IV. c. Stop the oxytocin infusion. b. Start oxygen per face mask. d. Turn the client on her left side.
If 15 mL of a solution has a mass of 120 mg, what is the specific gravity of the solution?
A. 1.2 B. 1.6 C. 1.8 D. 1.5