Which of the following conditions does not predispose to edema?
A. Heart failure
B. Chronic emotional stress
C. Increased capillary permeability
D. Low plasma osmotic pressure resulting from low blood proteins
B
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Which nursing action is priority if the nurse is using the nursing theory that has shaped psychiatric-mental health most directly?
1. Teaching effective coping skills 2. Assessing the patient's abilities in areas of self-care 3. Establishing a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship 4. Encouraging the patient's sensitivity and caring for self
Which principle will the nurse consider when preparing instructional information for an older client who will be responsible for wound care after discharge? Select all that apply
a. The ability to understand written instructions deceases with age. b. Learning new tasks is difficult for the aging individual c. Provide ample time for the client to ask questions concerning the information d. Use a variety of different methods to reinforce the client's learning e. Readiness to learn must be assessed before instruction begins
A client is actively experiencing status epilepticus. Which prescribed medication does the nurse prepare to administer?
a. Atropine b. Lorazepam (Ativan) c. Phenytoin (Dilantin) d. Morphine sulfate
A woman who is in her third trimester of pregnancy asks the nurse why she cannot take ibuprofen instead of acetaminophen for headaches. The nurse will explain that NSAIDs
a. will affect her fetus. b. have renal toxicity. c. induce premature labor. d. prolong labor.