A patient with severe vascular fluid loss from third spacing is being treated with intravenous hypertonic saline in an attempt to pull fluid from the extravascular space to the vascular space
What nursing assessment result is most indicative of a serious complication of the use of intravenous hypertonic saline?
A) Increased urine output
B) Decreased peripheral edema
C) Slightly elevated blood pressure
D) Pulmonary adventitious sounds
D
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A female client is taking a benzodiazepine for her anxiety disorder. She complains of anorexia and nausea since she started taking the medication a few days ago. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "Be sure to take the medicine on an empty stomach to avoid these symptoms." b. "It takes a while to get used to the medicine. Give it a couple of weeks." c. "Try taking the medication with food or milk, and see if the symptoms improve." d. "Stop taking the medication immediately, and I will notify your doctor."
A new mother is distraught because her infant has a fever of 102 ºF and is diagnosed with otitis media. What should the nurse instruct the mother to help the child's fever and pain?
A) Swaddle the baby in blankets. B) Feed the baby solid foods. C) Administer acetaminophen. D) Bathe the baby with cool water.
Leukocytes are also known as
a. WBCs. b. platelets. c. RBCs. d. hemoglobin.
The nurse is aware that selection of words and phraseology is significant for effective communication. The nurse should base the communication approach on the patient's _______________________________. (Select all that apply)
a. culture. b. ethnicity. c. life experiences. d. perspective. e. level of education.