Initial management of pancreatitis includes
A) diuretics.
B) intravenous insulin.
C) fluid replacement.
D) calcium channel blockers.
C
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1. Explain to the child that this is a common side effect of chemotherapy. 2. Calculate a 24-hour intake and output. 3. Request an order for IV fluids. 4. Report this finding to the physician immediately.
New Zealand and Australia define perinatal mortality rate as the number of:
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A nurse is caring for a patient who has hypertension and heart failure. The nurse reviews the patient's medications and asks the student why the patient is receiving Furosemide (Lasix)
Which of the following statements, if made by the student, would be best? a. "Furosemide increases cardiac output so workload is decreased and the heart pumps more effectively." b. "The medication vasodilates the arterioles so the heart doesn't have to pump as often." c. "Furosemide increases the blood flow to the kidneys so the normal renin-angiotensin cycle is optimized and blood pressure is lowered." d. "By removing excess water, blood pressure and then cardiac workload are lowered so the heart doesn't work so hard."
MC The primary rationale for the nurse to use proper body mechanics is to
A. Protect the patient. B. Prevent injuries. C. Establish body alignment. D. Maintain body alignment.