The nurse writes a nursing problem of "altered nutrition" for a client diagnosed with leukemia who has received a treatment regimen of chemo and radiation. Which nursing intervention should be implemented?
1. Administer and antidiarrheal medication prior to meals
2. Monitor the client's serum albumin levels
3. Asses for signs and symptoms of infection
4. Provide skin care to irradiated areas
2. Monitor the client's serum albumin levels
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A gardener needs a decongestant because of
seasonal allergy problems and asks the nurse whether he should take an oral form or a nasal spray. Which of these is a benefit of orally administered decongestants? a. Immediate onset b. A more potent effect c. Lack of rebound congestion d. Shorter duration
A patient has just been admitted with a 40% total body surface area (TBSA) burn injury. To maintain adequate nutrition, the nurse should plan to take which action?
a. Insert a feeding tube and initiate enteral feedings. b. Infuse total parenteral nutrition via a central catheter. c. Encourage an oral intake of at least 5000 kcal per day. d. Administer multiple vitamins and minerals in the IV solution.
The risk index that corresponds to a cell percentage in a crosstab table is:
a. AR b. ARR c. RR d. RRR
The nurse sees patients in the outpatient clinic. Which should the nurse recognize as an indicator that a patient has schizotypal personality disorder?
1. The patient is awkward and has a flat affect. 2. That patient has odd mannerisms and eccentric dress. 3. The patient is suspicious and distrustful. 4. The patient shows a lack of remorse for others.