When assessing the temperature of the feet of an older client with diabetes, the nurse would use which part of the hand to obtain the most accurate information?
A) Finger pad surface
B) Palmar hand surface
C) Dorsal hand surface
D) Ulnar hand surface
C
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When performing an assessment, the nurse identifies the following: impaired coordination, decreased muscle strength, limited range of motion, and the patient's reluctance to move. These signs and symptoms indicate which nursing diagnosis?
A) Health-seeking behavior B) Impaired physical mobility C) Disturbed sensory perception D) Deficient knowledge
A patient is admitted to the ED with an apparent overdose of IV heroin. After stabilizing the patient's cardiopulmonary status, the nurse should prepare to perform what intervention?
A) Administer a bolus of lactated Ringer's. B) Administer naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan). C) Insert an indwelling urinary catheter. D) Perform a focused neurologic assessment.
A patient with hypertension is taking furosemide [Lasix] for congestive heart failure. The prescriber orders digoxin to help increase cardiac output. What other medication will the nurse expect to be ordered for this patient?
a. Bumetanide [Bumex] b. Chlorothiazide [Diuril] c. Hydrochlorothiazide [HydroDIURIL] d. Spironolactone [Aldactone]
After the nurse instructs a client prescribed insulin glargine about her insulin, which comment by the client indicates to the nurse that further teaching is needed?
a. "This is a long-acting insulin that I inject subcutaneously." b. "This insulin doesn't have a peak, so it won't cause hypoglycemia." c. "I only need to inject this insulin once a day." d. "I can't mix any other insulin with insulin glargine."