A resident has his call light on. When should you respond?
a. As soon as you know the call light is on
b. When the nurse tells you to
c. When you are near the room
d. After you finish other care
A
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A client being treated for Alzheimer's disease is experiencing diaphoresis, tachycardia, "severe" vomiting, and hypotension. The nurse anticipates the client will need to be treated with:
a. IV atropine sulfate. b. an increase in the dose of Alzheimer medication. c. digoxin by mouth. d. ondansetron IV.
The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old child who is scheduled to have surgery the next day. What would be the most appropriate to help prepare this child for surgery?
A) Allow the child to use the equipment that will be seen in the operating room, such as masks, gowns, gloves B) Explain to the caregivers while they are in the room with the child the reason the child will be kept NPO C) Show the child models of the body that include the organs or parts of the body the child will be having surgery on D) Give the child a book to read which describes the people who are involved in the preoperative, surgical, and postoperative areas
The nurse is caring for a 2-month-old with a cleft palate. The child will undergo corrective surgery at age 3 months. The mother would like to continue breastfeeding the baby after surgery and wonders if it is possible. How should the nurse respond?
A) "There is a good chance that you will be able to breastfeed almost immediately." B) "Breastfeeding is likely to be possible, but check with the surgeon." C) "After the suture line heals, breastfeeding can resume." D) "We will have to wait and see what happens after the surgery."
Identify an accurate statement about mineralocorticoids.
A. The main effect of the mineralocorticoid hormones is to regulate the fluid balance of the body. B. The mineralocorticoids are hormones secreted by the innermost layer of the adrenal gland. C. The most important secreted mineralocorticoid is hydrocortisone. D. The excessive use of mineralocorticoids often leads to obesity and diabetes mellitus.