An elderly client presents with a new onset of feeling her heart race and fatigue. An EKG reveals atrial fibrillation with rate >110. The patient also has a new fine tremor of both hands. Which of the following would the nurse practitioner suspect?
A. Hypothyroidism
B. Hyperthyroidism
C. Congestive heart failure
D. Type 2 diabetes mellitus
B
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The nurse who applies a conceptual framework that integrates the biologic and social sciences with the physical sciences in assessing clients is using:
1. Erickson's eight stages of development. 2. The medical model. 3. Social interactionism. 4. General systems theory.
Which nursing statement would best decrease a client's anxiety before an emergency operative procedure?
A) "You will be just fine; the operating room nurses will take good care of you." B) "It is best to take deep breaths and relax before the procedure." C) "Let me explain to you what will happen next." D) "We will keep your family informed of your progress."
The client has just returned from having surgery for a scleral buckling procedure to repair a large retinal detachment in the right eye. Sulfahexafluoride gas was used intraocularly. What postoperative position should the nurse use for this client?
A. Completely supine with sandbags to prevent the head from turning to either side B. On the nonoperative side in the Trendelenburg position C. On the operative side in the Trendelenburg position D. On the abdomen with the affected eye up
A patient's order for IV fluid states that D5LR is to be infused. Which of the following IV fluids should be given?
A) 5% dextrose with Lactated Ringer's Solution B) 5% dextrose and 0.45% sodium chloride with 20 mEq KCl/L C) 5% dextrose with 0.225% sodium chloride D) 0.45% sodium chloride