Why would caffeine be restricted?
Caffeine would act as a diuretic and cause water-soluble vitamins and some minerals to be lost along with the loss of fluids. Usually, no more than one glass of caffeine-containing fluids is allowed per day.
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A client is receiving norepinephrine (Levophed) for shock. What assessment finding best indicates a therapeutic effect from this drug?
a. Alert and oriented, answering questions b. Client denial of chest pain or chest pressure c. IV site without redness or swelling d. Urine output of 30 mL/hr for 2 hours
During a home visit, the nurse notices that an older adult woman is caring for her bedridden husband. The woman states that this is her duty, she does the best she can, and her children come to help when they are in town
Her husband is unable to care for himself, and she appears thin, weak, and exhausted. The nurse notices that several of his prescription medication bottles are empty. This situation is best described by the term: a. Physical abuse. b. Financial neglect. c. Psychological abuse. d. Unintentional physical neglect.
The American Nurses Association recommends that questionable practices in the workplace be reported. These may NOT include:
A) Endangering a client's health B) Abusing authority C) Violation of rules or standards of practice D) Being short-tempered with others
The nurse is preparing a client recovering from sickle cell crisis for discharge. To prevent future crises from occurring, the nurse should instruct the client to:
1. Eat a high-protein diet. 2. Keep well hydrated. 3. Abstain from alcohol use. 4. Avoid doing any types of exercise.