Which nursing diagnosis should be the priority for the nurse who is caring for a client with dementia who is disoriented, ataxic, and wanders?
A) Disturbed thought processes
B) Self-care deficit
C) Risk for trauma
D) Risk for other-directed violence
C
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Albuterol (Proventil) is administered to a patient to promote bronchodilation. Administration of this beta2-adrenergic agonist results in increased production of
A) leukotrienes. B) cortisol. C) cyclic AMP. D) glucagon.
A conference being held in Europe has the topic of international standards as a lecture session. Which statements explain the importance of further developing these standards?
A) Improves the use of drug databases B) Increases access to medical journals C) Provides a mechanism to link nursing databases D) Supports communicating information worldwide
When reviewing the medical record of a client scheduled for labor induction, which of the following findings would cause the nurse to notify the healthcare provider?
A) Hypertonic uterine contractions B) Active genital herpes infection C) Fetal distress D) Unknown vaginal bleeding
A 30-year-old client is discharged after treatment for respiratory and kidney disorders
What medical equipment used by the client must be disinfected for reuse? A) Mouth care utensils B) Incentive spirometers C) The intravenous (IV) pump D) Wash basins