A client is diagnosed with renal vein thrombosis. The nurse realizes that which of the following could be indicated in this client's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
1. Corticosteroids
2. Nephrectomy
3. Anticoagulants
4. Antihypertensives
5. Surgical intervention
6. Antibiotics
1, 3, 5
Management of the client diagnosed with renal vein thrombosis includes corticosteroids, anticoagulants, and surgical removal of the thrombi. Nephrectomy, antihypertensives, and antibiotics are not indicated in the treatment of this disorder.
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a. Practice outside of the legal scope of practical nursing practice b. Examine his or her personal beliefs and values c. Compromise the rights of residents as out-lined in the Patient's Bill of Rights d. Practice outside of the facility's policies and procedures
A client with several calculi in the ureter is scheduled for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL). Which teaching statement by the nurse best describes the procedure?
A) A scope is passed through the urethra to visualize and destroy the stones with a laser. B) After locating the calculi, a small incision is made to remove the stones. C) The stone is identified via fluoroscopy and then shock waves are used to shatter the stones. D) Once the calculi are located, a fine wire delivers shock waves to pulverize the stones.
When a patient is taking an adrenergic drug, the nurse expects to observe which effect?
a. Increased heart rate b. Bronchial constriction c. Constricted pupils d. Increased intestinal peristalsis
When providing tertiary prevention, the nurse should include:
a. Education b. Prevention c. Referral d. Detection