What is the first step of action to take when a medication error has occurred?
What will be an ideal response?
report the error
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An infant is admitted to the hospital with severe dehydration. Laboratory results show pH 7.32, PaCO2 40, HCO3- 21. How does the nurse interpret these values?
a. Metabolic acidosis b. Metabolic alkalosis c. Respiratory acidosis d. Respiratory alkalosis
Poor _____ ___________ decreases the patient's ability to feel the sensation of pressure or discomfort
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A nurse identifies clients who are at risk for modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Which of the following clients should the nurse prioritize as having modifiable cardiovascular functional consequences?
A) A 54-year-old admitted to the hospital with hepatitis A B) A 72-year-old after her second myocardial infarction. C) A 86-year-old obese woman who has type 2 diabetes D) A 94-year-old with a strong family history of myocardial infarctions at an early age
A suspicious client smokes several packs of cigarettes daily and drinks as much coffee or soda as he is able to afford. The nurse finds that every nursing intervention is met with sarcasm. When she asks for advice from a peer, the most helpful response would be
A. "You are dealing with a very difficult and resistant client just stick to your plan." B. "If you haven't been able to establish client trust ask for a change of assignment." C. "It might help if you remember that sarcasm represents oral-stage fixation." D. "You are attempting to work with a client who likes to keep others off balance."