An older client is receiving corticosteroid therapy to treat asthma. The nurse knows that
A) inhaled medications cause less severe adverse effects than systemic forms.
B) there is a risk of hyperkalemia.
C) the client may develop hypoglycemia.
D) the client may experience hypotension.
A
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The nurse describes various family planning methods with a client and her partner. Which method would the nurse inform them about that is available only by prescription?
A) Condoms B) Spermicide C) Diaphragm D) Natural family planning
The nurse should recognize which finding as a sign of decreased cardiac output and tissue perfusion in a patient with heart failure?
1. reduced mental alertness 2. increased urine output 3. abdominal distention 4. strong peripheral pulses
Certification is available for community health nurses through the:
a. American Nurses Credentialing Center b. State Board of Nursing c. Local Public Health Department d. American Public Health Association
A patient is diagnosed with a rotator cuff tear. Which intervention should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient? Select all that apply.
A. Joint rest B. Physical therapy C. Moist heat D. Immediate surgery E. NSAIDs