The nurse is assessing a patient who is admitted to the emergency department (ED) for an acetaminophen overdose. Which will the nurse monitor this patient for based on this data?
1) Diarrhea
2) Constipation
3) Gastrointestinal bleeding
4) Hepatic necrosis
ANS: 4
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Order: 1,200 mL of 8.5% amino acids with 50% dextrose in 24 hours via central IV line How many total kcal will the client receive? _____
a. 3,318 b. 2,808 c. 918 d. 2,400
7. The nurse has been selected to act as a member of an interdisciplinary care team. Which of the following statements by the nurse is most reflective of this nurse's role on the team?
1. "It is important to remember that I'm a member of a team. We have to put our professional values aside." 2. "As always, the bottom line is fiscal responsibility." 3. "I just need to ensure that the other team members understand nursing's view surrounding these issues" 4. "Client safety is the number one concern."
When patients' families or significant others inquire about their condition, the nursing assistant should
A) consult the nursing Kardex and give the correct answer to the key contact. B) answer only those questions which he/she is certain can be answered correctly. C) direct all questions about patients and their care to their immediate supervisor. D) all of the above
A nurse is using the Healthy People 2020 to establish goals for the community. Which goal is priority?
a. Reduce health care costs. b. Increase life expectancy. c. Provide services close to where patients live. d. Isolate patients to prevent the spread of disease.