A client is being treated for acute pancreatitis. Which of the following should be monitored closely if the physician inserts a central venous catheter in this client?
A) Serum electrolyte values C) Pressure measurements
B) Urine volume D) Lung sounds
C
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A patient who takes lithium phones the nurse at the clinic to say, "I've had diarrhea for 4 days. I feel weak and unsteady when I walk. My usual hand tremor has gotten worse. What should I do?" Which instruction by the nurse is appropriate?
a. "Have someone bring you to the clinic immediately.". b. "Restrict food and fluids for 24 hours and stay in bed.". c. "Drink a large glass of water with 1 teaspoon of salt added.". d. "Take antidiarrheal medication hourly until the diarrhea subsides.".
In preparation for a cholecystography, the nurse asks if the patient has eaten since midnight. This is done to determine
a. if the patient is hungry. b. drug allergies. c. the accuracy of the test. d. fat intake tolerance.
To evaluate the client's learning about performing infant care, the nurse should:
a. demonstrate infant care procedures. b. allow the client to verbalize the procedure. c. observe the client as she performs the procedure. d. routinely assess the infant for cleanliness.
The communication of ill-defined tasks or duties that makes successful completion unlikely is called:
a. inattention. c. unclear expectations. b. stress. d. false reassurance.