A patient has been started on enalapril for hypertension. The nurse will monitor the patient for the serious side effect of:
a. hypokalemia.
b. first-dose hypotension.
c. tinnitus.
d. anuria.
b
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When examining a patient who complains of a problem with her fingernails, the nurse should specifically question her about a history of
a. eczema, melanoma, and herpes zoster. b. psoriasis, fungal infections, and trauma. c. alopecia, trichotillomania, and chemotherapy. d. vitiligo and lupus erythematosus.
The homecare nurse is seeing a client at 6 weeks postpartum. Which statement by the client indicates the need for immediate intervention?
1. "The baby sleeps 7 hours each night now." 2. "My flow is red, and I need to wear a pad." 3. "My breasts no longer leak between feedings." 4. "I started back on the pill 2 weeks ago."
The laboring patient and her partner have arrived at the birthing unit. Which step of the admission process should be undertaken first?
1. The sterile vaginal exam 2. Welcoming the couple 3. Auscultation of the fetal heart rate 4. Checking for ruptured membranes
An elderly client who has had a colostomy states, "I understand how to take care of my colostomy, but what is that other bag for that you used?" This statement indicates a(an)
A) Incongruent relationship B) Congruent relationship C) Non-therapeutic relationship D) Evaluative relationship