The nurse is caring for a patient with Addison's disease. The patient is scheduled for discharge in the morning. When teaching the patient about hormone replacement, the nurse instructs that too low a dose may be indicated by what?
A) Weight gain
B) Dizziness
C) Increase in systolic blood pressure
D) Headache
B
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A postmenopausal patient is at high risk for developing osteoporosis. The patient's prescriber orders raloxifene [Evista], and the nurse provides teaching about this drug. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "I may experience breast tenderness while taking this drug." b. "I may experience fewer hot flashes while taking this drug." c. "I should discontinue this drug several weeks before any surgery." d. "I should walk as much as possible during long airline flights."
A volume of 480 mL is started at 5:25 p.m. at a rate of 105 mL/hr. Calculate the infusion time and the completion time
What will be an ideal response?
The nurse is caring for a conscious adult client with an obstructed airway. When performing abdominal thrusts, which action by the nurse is appropriate?
1. Making a fist with one hand, with the thumb on top, and placing the thumb just below the xiphoid process 2. Using the side of the hand and placing it just above the xiphoid process 3. Grasping the fist with the other hand and placing the flat of the hand into the client's abdomen 4. Making a fist with one hand, tucking the thumb inside the fist, grasping the hand with the other fist, and pushing the fist above the victim's navel and below the xiphoid process
A patient is receiving parenteral nutrition (PN). While maintaining PN the nurse's best action is to:
A. begin the infusion at 150 mL/h. B. maintain a consistent infusion rate. C. change the infusion tubing on a weekly basis. D. monitor the laboratory values on a weekly basis.