For a patient with a suspicious or unsatisfactory CST, select the appropriate followup.
A. Prepare patient for delivery
B. Repeat in 24 hours
C. Repeat in one week
Ans: B. Repeat in 24 hours
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A patient has been placed on a 1200 mL daily fluid restriction. The patient's IV is infusing at a keep open rate of 10 mL/hr. The patient has no additional IV medications. How much fluid should the patient be permitted from 0700 until 1500?
What will be an ideal response?
When discussing the use of nonprescription sleep aids, the nurse should instruct clients that:
a. these medications are only effective if taken nightly for at least two weeks. b. you should not take these medications if you have a heart condition. c. talk with your doctor if insomnia lasts longer than two weeks. d. be sure to ask your doctor which sleep aid is preferred.
What should the nurse do first if a patient is unable to void on demand for a clean-voided specimen?
a. Perform Credé's procedure for the suprapubic area. b. Catheterize the patient to obtain the specimen. c. Offer fluids, if allowed, and wait about 30 minutes. d. Notify the physician that the test cannot be completed.