An elderly man with hypocalcemia asks the nurse why the physician changed his loop diuretic medication to a thiazide diuretic medication that would do the same thing for the edema in his legs. Which of the following represents the best response to this question?
A. Changing this medication helps keep you from becoming addicted
B. The thiazide medication will help your bones
C. You have to ask the physician about your medication
D. The thiazide medication will improve your blood count
B. The thiazide medication will help your bones
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A 9-year-old child has received an order for oral pravastatin (Pravachol) 40 mg/d for genetically linked hyperlipidemia. In preparation for patient teaching concerning this drug, what initial action will the nurse take?
A) Ask the parents to be present for the teaching session. B) Determine the appropriate time to discuss the drug with the patient. C) Question the doctor concerning the ordered dosage. D) Review the child's normal daily dietary intake of fatty foods.
The nurse is providing care to a client requiring restraints. How often does the nurse assess the client and document the assessment?
1. Once per shift 2. Once a day 3. Once every 4-6 hours 4. Once every 1-2 hours
The nurse is caring for a patient with burns on his legs. Which nursing intervention will help to prevent contractures?
A) Applying knee splints B) Elevating the foot of the bed C) Hyperextending the patient's palms D) Performing shoulder range-of-motion (ROM) exercises
Early signs of dehydration include
A) bradycardia and decreased urinary output. B) hypertension and dry mucous membranes. C) hypotension and normal urinary output. D) tachycardia and decreased urinary output.