The nurse, providing an opioid analgesic to a client, will assess the client for risk factors that could cause respiratory depression. All of the following are examples of these risk factors, EXCEPT:
a. renal dysfunction. c. altered level of consciousness.
b. normal liver function. d. abdominal distention.
ANS: B
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What was the description of a nurse in the medieval times during the Holy Wars?
a. A woman who had been specially trained by a magician b. A man who was committed to following his Lord into battle c. A man who had training to care for a wounded knight d. A woman who had studied with an older nurse
The nurse is evaluating the goal "Patient will remain free of opportunistic infections" for an HIV-positive pregnant patient
The nurse determines the goal was met when the patient: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Has an absolute CD4+ T-lymphocyte count below 200. 2. Has no complaint of chills or fever during the pregnancy. 3. Has a weight gain of 30 lbs. during the pregnancy. 4. Has a white blood cell count of 2500 at 30 weeks' gestation. 5. Maintains a normal erythrocyte sedimentation rate during the pregnancy.
A nurse wants to know about the licensing law that is practiced in different states. Why is it important for the nurse to seek licensure?
1 . Meet advanced level of excellence in practice and knowledge 2 . Protect the public from unqualified workers 3 . Establish maximum level of requirements for competence and practice 4 . Helps the public determine the difference between a qualified and an unqualified worker A) 1, 2 B) 1, 3 C) 1, 4 D) 2, 4