Following a unilateral adrenalectomy, nurse Betty would assess for hyperkalemia shown by which of the following?
a. Muscle weakness
b. Tremors
c. Diaphoresis
d. Constipation
Answer: a. Muscle weakness
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a. Absence b. Akinetic c. Myoclonic d. Complex partial
A female client who has had a recurrence of breast cancer is prescribed tamoxifen (Nolvadex) therapy. What would the nurse include in the instructions for taking this medication?
A) Take before meals with orange juice. B) Medication will cause chills; dress warmly. C) Stop smoking while taking this medication. D) Maintain a 1,500-calorie diet; medication causes weight loss.
Contact precautions always require the use of:
a. Gloves b. Masks c. Gowns d. Goggles
A follower with low-level motivation and mid-to-high level ability to complete the job benefits from
a. A leader who provides a high level of support b. A leader who directs tasks carefully c. A leader who stays out of the day-to-day tasks d. A leader who is both a cheerleader and authoritarian