A patient diagnosed with edema would be prescribed which of the following to cause the kidneys to excrete more urine?
A. Benadryl Allergy
B. IV fluids
C. diuretics
D. sodium bicarbonate
Answer: C
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A) Pruritis (itching) B) Nausea and vomiting C) Altered glucose metabolism D) Confusion
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client with diarrhea. The healthcare provider prescribes kaolin to manage the client's diarrhea. After providing the client with information on this medication, which client statement indicates the need for further ed
A) "If my diarrhea does not get better within 2 days, I will need to call my healthcare provider for further advice." B) "I will need to take the medication after each loose stool." C) "I should continue to take this medication daily until my stools are firm and dry." D) "If I start to have a fever, I need to contact my healthcare provider about continuing to take this medication."
Which of the following treatments may be used to dissolve a thrombus that is lodged in the pulmonary artery?
a. Aspirin b. Embolectomy c. Heparin d. Thrombolytics
Nursing care of the patient after thrombolytic therapy focuses on the assessment of which common complication?
1. Bleeding 2. Reperfusion chest pain 3. Lethargy 4. Heart block