A nurse is caring for a patient who is lethargic, unable to tolerate standing for long periods, and short of breath with exertion. The nurse determines that the most appropriate type of bath for this patient is a
1. Shower.
2. Bed bath.
3. Tub bath.
4. Therapeutic bath.
ANS: 2
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a. causes excessive gastric irritation. b. would kill beneficial intestinal flora. c. is inactivated by gastric enzymes after a first pass through the liver. d. is more ototoxic and nephrotoxic than other aminoglycosides.
What activity should the school nurse recommend for a child with hemophilia A? (Select all that apply.)
a. Golf b. Soccer c. Rugby d. Jogging e. Swimming
A patient is experiencing postoperative urinary retention. Which medication should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
1. bethanechol chloride (Urecholine) 2. tolterodine (Detrol) 3. propantheline bromide (Pro-Banthine) 4. nitrofurantoin (Macrobid)
The nurse monitoring the oncological client for early signs of vena cava syndrome would include assessment for which of the following?
1. Cyanosis 2. Arm edema 3. Periorbital edema 4. Mental status changes