To reduce the risk of orthostatic hypotension in a client prescribed a diuretic antihypertensive medication, the nurse would teach the client to
a. increase fluid intake.
b. increase intake of potassium.
c. sit up before standing, and stand before walking.
d. stand up quickly using sturdy support.
A
A slow approach to standing and ambulation will reduce falls caused by orthostatic hypotension.
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a. inferior rectus c. interior oblique b. lateral rectus d. superior oblique
The patient is asymptomatic but is diagnosed with second-degree heart block Mobitz I. The patient is on digitalis medication at home. The nurse should expect that:
a. the patient has had an anterior wall myocardial infarction. b. the physician will order the digitalis to be continued in the hospital. c. a digitalis level would be ordered upon admission. d. the patient will require a transcutaneous pacemaker.
An appropriate goal for a nursing diagnosis of "Anxiety related to perceived threat of disability" would be:
1. the patient will state that pain is relieved. 2. the patient will verbalize concerns about injury. 3. the patient will demonstrate realistic goal setting. 4. the patient will report that the limb did not become infected.
The best way for parents to aid a toddler in achieving his developmental task would be to
A) urge him to dress himself completely alone. B) give him small household chores to do. C) help him learn to count. D) allow him to make simple decisions.