In preparing for a transplant, all patients will undergo which of the following diagnostic tests?
A) Bone marrow studies
B) Renal function studies
C) Echocardiogram
D) Liver biopsy
B
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A client calls the clinic and asks the nurse if using Afrin nasal spray would be alright to relieve the nasal congestion he is experiencing due to seasonal allergies. What instructions should the nurse provide to the client to avoid complications?
A) Report white patches in the mouth because Afrin can cause a fungal infection. B) Do not use Afrin for longer than 3 to 5 days in a row or rebound congestion can occur. C) Taper the dose when discontinuing the medication. D) Do not operate machinery or drive while using Afrin nasal spray.
The notion of staggering the implementation of the system is determined during the planning phase by committee members. The rationale behind staggering the implementation of the new system can be related to which of the following statements?
1. The decision to incorporate a roll out model of implementation can be used to identify issues before the entire system goes live. 2. Staggering allows staff members to become more familiar with the new technology. 3. Budgetary constraints are the main factors in determining whether a system should be staggered or fully implemented. 4. Nurses and staff need additional time to accept an unwanted technological change.
On admission, a patient presents as follows: pH, 7.38; respiratory rate, 24 breaths/min, regular, pursed-lip breathing; PaO2, 66 mm Hg; heart rate, 112 beats/min, sinus tachycardia;
PaCO2, 52 mm Hg; blood pressure, 110/68 mm Hg; HCO3, 34 mEq/L; and SpO2, 90% on O2 2 L/min nasal cannula. These gases show a. uncompensated metabolic alkalosis. b. uncompensated respiratory acidosis. c. compensated respiratory acidosis. d. compensated respiratory alkalosis.
What is an appropriate screening test for hearing that the nurse can administer to a 5-year-old child?
a. Rinne test b. Weber test c. Pure tone audiometry d. Eliciting the startle reflex