A patient is admitted for possible infective endocarditis. Which test does the nurse anticipate will be performed to confirm a positive diagnosis?
a. CT scan
b. MRI
c. Blood cultures
d. Echocardiogram
Answer: b. MRI
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A nurse working on the labor and delivery unit will most likely see which of the following used during the birthing process? Select all that apply
A) Epidural block B) Brachial plexus block C) Transsacral block D) Local infiltration anesthesia E) General anesthesia
A patient's pulse has gone from 78 at rest to 98 after ambulating. What nursing action is indicated at this time?
a. Ask the healthcare provider to order a wheelchair for the patient. b. Plan an adequate rest period before and after ambulating. c. Sit the patient on the bed for 15 minutes before ambulating. d. Increase the amount of range-of-motion exercises done daily.
The nurse is planning to use the Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment (CIWA-Ar) scale with a patient who has been recently admitted with pancreatitis. When using this measurement tool, the nurse must realize that:
1. The lower the score, the greater the patient's risk for severe withdrawal symptoms. 2. The higher the score, the lower the patient's risk for severe withdrawal symptoms. 3. Pharmacologic therapy is matched with the score to direct the level of care required. 4. Sixteen specific areas are scored and assessed with this tool.
Which nursing diagnosis is most applicable to a patient with new-onset seizures?
1. Anxiety 2. Self-Care Deficit 3. Activity Intolerance 4. Impaired Mobility