A patient with heart failure has been started on an ACE inhibitor. What lab value related to the ACE inhibitor would concern the nurse?
A) Elevated serum potassium
B) Elevated CK-MB
C) Diminished sodium
D) Increased prothrombin time
A
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The recommended pediatric preoperative dosage of Demerol is 1 to 2.2 mg/kg. The recommended dosage range for Scott, who weighs 77 lb, is _______________
a. 17.5 to 28 mg b. 12 to 36 mg c. 30.8 to 67.76 mg d. 35 to 77 mg
Nurses are discussing a plan of care for a female patient on estrogen therapy. Which of the following would be considered the major beneficial effect of hormone therapy with estrogen?
a. Decreased menopausal symptoms b. Reduction of osteoporosis c. Increased vitamin metabolism d. Prevention of breast cancer
In a cross-sectional study, a researcher studies career trajectories in nurses over the past twenty years. There are five correlational research hypotheses. Why are mixed results, related to significance of findings, to be expected?
a. The study is cross-sectional, and the economy has made bedside care a more practical decision over the past few years. b. Groups across time cannot be expected to have the same responses to career advancement. c. The study is merely correlational. d. Five statistical hypotheses are being tested; not all of these can be expected to demonstrate statistical significance.
After being told that surgery would probably benefit the patient, the patient refuses to have the surgery. In accepting the patient's choice of action, the nurse is acting on which ethical principle?
a. nonmaleficence c. veracity b. justice d. autonomy