Which of the following should be included in the drug history of elderly patients?
A) Over-the-counter medication use
B) Herbal remedies
C) Alcohol intake
D) All of the above are correct.
D
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The patient is a 48-year-old man with acute renal failure. Which of the following is the most common clinical manifestation of acute renal failure?
A) Decrease in BUN B) Anuria C) Oliguria D) Decrease in serum creatinine
The pediatric nurse observes the infant who was born with meconium aspiration for any signs of grunting or tachypnea. The nurse uses a piece of equipment called a ____________ to monitor oxygen saturation and respiratory function
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A 47-year-old patient will attempt oral feedings for the first time since having a stroke. The nurse should assess the gag reflex and then
a. order a varied pureed diet. b. assess the patient's appetite. c. assist the patient into a chair. d. offer the patient a sip of juice.
The nurse is caring for a patient with acute decompensated heart failure (HF) receiving BiPAP. While caring for this patient, the nurse's priority will be to:
1. Monitor the expiratory time to be sure that it always exceeds the inspiratory time. 2. Ensure that the mask does not fit too tightly on the patient's face to prevent skin breakdown. 3. Prepare for endotracheal intubation because BiPAP is used primarily to buy time for intubation. 4. Assess the patient for the development of gastric distention, nausea, and vomiting.