The nurse completes a physical assessment of a 40-year-old female patient who presents with a history of anemia. What is the most important aspect of the assessment to determine if the patient has hemodilution?
A) A stool guiac test
B) BUN and creatinine
C) Intake and output
D) Bilirubin
A
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A) Improving function B) Restoring immobility C) Giving anti-inflammatory medications D) Doing passive range-of motion exercises
A patient who has recurrent migraine headaches is prescribed sumatriptan [Imitrex]. Which aspect of this patient's history is of concern when taking this drug?
a. Asthma b. Coronary artery disease c. Diabetes d. Renal disease
There are three methods that can be used to calculate the desired dose: proportion, dimensional analysis,
and formula methods. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Jaycob, a 24-month-old child with a diagnosis of RSV and Tetrology of Fallot, is being cared for by a new nurse. Jaycob is agitated and is crying when care is provided. He begins to drop his oxygen saturations below an acceptable range
The nurse should: 1. Have the parent console the child. 2. Feed the child. 3. Call the doctor for an order for a sedative. 4. Cluster the care and allow the child time to rest.