A 15-year-old boy is being carefully monitored for a skin infection and is being given ciprofloxacin. The nurse will observe for which of the following?
A) Arthropathy
B) Colitis
C) Hepatitis
D) Hypotension
A
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A nurse has taught an adult patient about the fact that guaifenesin is not necessarily an effective way of liquefying secretions. To help liquefy the patient's secretions, the nurse should encourage which of the following measures?
A) Reducing salt intake B) Deep breathing and exercises C) Gargling with normal saline D) Increasing fluid intake
In administering vitamin K to the infant shortly after birth, the nurse understands that vitamin K is
a. Important in the production of red blood cells b. Necessary in the production of platelets c. Not initially synthesized because of a sterile bowel at birth d. Responsible for the breakdown of bilirubin and prevention of jaundice
A client tells the nurse that he is "so thirsty" that he has already consumed four pitchers of water. The client's urine output is 3500 mL in an 8-hour period. The client is recovering from surgery on the pituitary gland
What endocrine disorder is the client most likely experiencing? 1. Diabetes insipidus 2. Diabetes mellitus 3. Myxedema 4. Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion
A dying patient does not want family members to leave. What should the nurse realize this patient is demonstrating?
A. The anticipation of improving in health. B. The desire to prolong life. C. Fear of dying alone. D. The need for the family to see the patient improve.