The patient starting niacin therapy should be warned about:
a. flushing.
b. constipation.
c. hypoglycemia.
d. gallstones.
a
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A client has a visible pulsation in the middle of his abdomen. Which assessment technique is appropriate for the nurse to use to assess this pulsation?
1. Percussion. 2. Light palpation. 3. Moderate palpation. 4. Deep palpation.
Where should a nurse inject medication when administering an intravenous (IV) push medication to a patient who is receiving a continuous infusion?
a. Into the hanging IV bag b. Directly into the insertion cannula after temporarily disconnecting the IV bag c. Into the port nearest to the insertion site to ensure quick delivery d. Into the port nearest to the IV bag for less painful administration
You are writing a plan of care for your patient with Cushing's syndrome. What would be the priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?
A) Hypertensive crisis B) Addisonian crisis C) Hypercalcemia D) Adrenocortical insufficiency
A patient who is using inhaled cromolyn sodium (Intal) daily calls the clinic to report experiencing cough and a bad taste. The nurse will instruct the patient to perform which action?
a. Drink water before and after using the inhaler. b. Schedule an appointment to discuss these effects with the provider. c. Stop taking the medication immediately. d. Use the inhaler only as needed for acute bronchospasms.