In managing iron deficiency in the client on dialysis, the nurse would do all the following except:
a. administer erythropoeitin.
b. administer iron intravenously.
c. replace iron with oral supplements with meals.
d. assess for evidence of gastrointestinal bleeding.
c
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The nurse is providing health education to a patient newly diagnosed with glaucoma. The nurse teaches the patient that this disease has a familial tendency
The nurse should encourage the patient's immediate family members to undergo clinical examinations how often? A) At least monthly B) At least once every 2 years C) At least once every 5 years D) At least once every 10 years
Specificity of an instrument used for diagnosis refers to what?
a. Its ability to detect error b. Its ability to detect the presence of a condition or illness c. Its ability to detect the absence of a condition or illness d. Its true positives minus its false negatives
A 2-year-old is in shock. The healthcare professional assesses the child’s heart rate as 52 beats/min. What action by the healthcare professional is most appropriate?
a. Get an ECG. b. Increase the intravenous rate. c. Sedate the child. d. Begin CPR
When reporting your observations,
A) report subjective information. B) report objective information. C) report only at the end of the shift. D) report your thoughts and feelings.