Explain the physiological results of giving Slow-K via Mr. Y's feeding tube
Potassium given by I.V. burns the patient, has to be given very slowly, and requires an I.V. access. Frequently the physician will give it by feeding tube instead.
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What fundamental principle must the nurse first observe when confronted with an ethical decision?
a. Autonomy b. Beneficence c. Respect for people d. Nonmaleficence
The school nurse is performing a physical examination on a 13-year-old boy who is on the soccer team. Which of the following is a physical quality that develops during these early adolescent years?
A) Coordination B) Endurance C) Speed D) Accuracy
Which assessment data indicates that an adult male client has metabolic syndrome?
A) Waist circumference of 35 inches, triglyceride level of 150 mg/dL, high-density lipoprotein level of 50 mg/dL B) Fasting blood glucose level of 90 mg/dL, waist circumference of 41 inches, blood pressure of 120/20 mmHg C) Waist circumference of 41 inches, triglyceride level of 151 mg/dL, blood pressure 140/86 mmHg D) Waist circumference of 34 inches, fasting blood glucose level of 100 mg/dL, triglyceride level of 148 mg/dL
The leadership team is deciding which clinical decision support system to implement in a large healthcare organization. Which should the team consider?
A) A system used to schedule client visits for follow-up care after extensive abdominal surgery B) A system used to register clients who are admitted to an acute healthcare facility for surgery C) A system used by emergency room administration to bill clients once their diagnoses are verified D) A system used by nurses to provide alerts for drug allergy, drug-drug interaction, and drug-laboratory interactions