Which of the following observations about a patient with cancer should be reported to your supervising nurse?
A. Behavior changes
B. Nausea and vomiting
C. Fever
D. All of these observations should be reported.
Answer: D
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A) Right ventricle B) Left ventricle C) Right atrium D) Left atrium
The patient is being supported with a positive-pressure mechanical ventilator set to a synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV) rate of 8 breaths per minute
What situation, if found by the nurse, would indicate a ventilator malfunction? A) SIMV rate 8, patient rate 30, total rate 38 breaths per minute B) SIMV rate 6, patient rate 2, total rate 8 breaths per minute C) SIMV rate 8, patient rate 0, total rate 8 breaths per minute D) SIMV rate 8, patient rate 8, total rate 16 breaths per minute
The home care nurse is monitoring a patient discharged after resolution of a pulmonary embolus. What would the home care nurse be monitoring this patient for?
A) Results of laboratory work B) Nutritional status C) Activity level D) Residual effects of PE
A patient has been prescribed the synthetic hormone levothyroxine. What medication instructions should the nurse provide? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. "Take the medication with juice or milk for best absorption.". 2. "You may need a stool softener when taking this medication.". 3. "Do not switch brands of levothyroxine without first discussing the change with your health care provider.". 4. "Plan to take this medication every day for the rest of your life.". 5. "Take your medication at least 4 hours before taking antacids containing calcium.".