Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse perform when a client with Addison's disease has a blood glucose level above 80 mg/dL?
A) Inform the physician.
B) Give the client milk and graham crackers.
C) Instruct the client to remain in bed.
D) Assess the client's blood glucose level before each meal.
B
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While discharging a client newly diagnosed with heart disease, the family asks about support groups in the area. The nurse's best response would be to:
1. Call the physician and ask for a referral. 2. Call the charge nurse and ask for a referral. 3. Call the American Heart Association and obtain information about support groups to provide to the client. 4. Tell the client that the staff cannot give out that information.
A nurse is creating a care plan for a patient with a nasogastric tube. How should the nurse direct other members of the care team to check correct placement of the tube?
A) Auscultate the patient's abdomen after injecting air through the tube. B) Assess the color and pH of aspirate. C) Locate the marking made after the initial x-ray confirming placement. D) Use a combination of at least two accepted methods for confirming placement.
A nursing unit schedule has one RN on admission assessments and discharges; an LPN assigned to pass medications to all patients; one RN for IVs, IV meds, and blood administration; two NAPs for baths; and two NAPs for assisting with patient feeding
This unit most likely uses which form of patient care delivery? a. Team nursing c. Managed care b. Primary nursing d. Functional nursing
The total volume of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the body is:
a. 70 mL. b. 140 mL. c. 620 mL. d. 1100 mL.