You have cared for Mrs. Stein in the skilled care facility for the past six months. This resident has always had good bowel and bladder control. You are assigned to care for her today and she is incontinent twice during your shift. You suspect that Mrs. Stein has
A) cancer.
B) dementia.
C) an infection.
D) multiple sclerosis.
C
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During a routine checkup, a patient states that she is unable to take the prescribed antihistamine because of one of its most common adverse effects. The nurse suspects that which adverse effect has been bothering this patient?
a. Constipation b. Abdominal cramps c. Drowsiness d. Decreased libido
The client is being treated with metoprolol. The nurse notes that the client has been experiencing sinus bradycardia. What is the highest priority nursing intervention?
a. Call the physician; the medication is contraindicated if there is sinus bradycardia. b. Teach the client that the medication schedule must be strictly adhered to. c. Call the physician; the dosage should be increased when there is sinus bradycardia. d. Teach the client that he should notify the physician if he experiences rapid heart rate.
65% of 800 = _____
a. 52 b. 5.20 c. 520 d. 480
Which tasks would be appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Select all that apply. 1. Taking vital signs 2. Measuring and recording intake and output 3. Postmortem care 4. Providing telephone advice 5. Weighing the client