A patient is admitted to the hospital with hyperemesis gravidarum. The patient is malnourished and severely dehydrated. The nurse alters the care plan to include interventions for:
a. hyperalimentation.
b. IV feedings and electrolyte replacement.
c. hormone replacement therapy.
d. vitamin supplements.
B
Medical treatment is aimed at meeting nutritional needs and electrolyte replacement.
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Which of the following statements made by the client indicates a need for further teaching? 1. "I may have a cigarette or two just before the test because I'm very nervous about the results.". 2. "I won't eat for at least 3 hours prior to the test.". 3. "I will walk on a treadmill and my heart and blood pressure will be monitored.". 4. "I will check with the doctor to see if I should take my heart medications but will hold my metformin until after the test.".
A nurse is interested in becoming credentialed as a Certified Professional in Health Care Quality. Which action would the nurse take to achieve this?
a. Take an exam. b. Complete a 6-week internship. c. Have at least a bachelor's degree. d. Have at least 1 year of experience in qual-ity management.
A patient arrives in the emergency department for chest pain, lightheadedness, and shortness of breath (SOB). The cardiac monitor shows sinus rhythm with the presence of multifocal PVCs. Which order would the nurse question?
1. Oxygen at 4 L/min via nasal cannula 2. Morphine sulfate 2 mg IV 3. Atropine 0.5 mg IV 4. Amiodarone 300 mg IV
The nurse assesses which client as being at greatest risk for developing vitamin deficiencies?
1. The young male client who takes phenytoin (Dilantin) for new-onset epilepsy 2. The young female client who uses oral contraceptives for birth control 3. The young male client who eats a well-balanced diet and does not take vitamins 4. The young pregnant female client who is taking prenatal vitamins