A client with chronic HF took cold medicine for flu. She presents with new productive cough with pink, frothy sputum and worsening crackles. What action should the nurse take first?
A. Assess lung sounds
B. Give bumetanide IV- push
C. Notify the HCP
D. Clock out for lunch
Ans: B. Give bumetanide IV- push
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a. nerve impulse transmission increases d. decreased motor ability b. decreased mental acuity e. increase in neuro-transmitter produc-tion c. decreased sensory interpretation f. brain atrophy
A confused older adult patient in a skilled care facility is in bed sleeping. The nurse enters the room quietly and touches the bed to see if it is wet
The patient awakens and hits the nurse in the face. Which statement best explains the patient's action? a. Older adult patients often demonstrate exaggerations of behaviors used earlier in life. b. Crowding in skilled care facilities increases individual tendencies toward violence. c. The patient interpreted the health care worker's behavior as potentially harmful. d. This patient learned violent behavior by watching other patients act out.
The nurse conducts a class on health promotion for a group of young adults. Which of the following comments would indicate the teaching was effective? "I will:
a. Need to get screened for colon cancer" b. Start doing testicular self-exams" c. Have my prostate checked" d. Not need to do breast self-exams until I am 40"
Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder in which ________ are beneficial.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).