A 4-year-old diagnosed with diabetes insipidus is being discharged. Which information below is most important to emphasize to the parents?
What will be an ideal response?
Diabetes insipidus is different from diabetes mellitus.
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A nurse cares for an older adult client with multiple fractures. Which action should the nurse take to manage this client's pain?
a. Meperidine (Demerol) injections every 4 hours around the clock b. Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump with morphine c. Ibuprofen (Motrin) 600 mg orally every 4 hours PRN for pain d. Morphine 4 mg intravenous push every 2 hours PRN for pain
A doctor has ordered amoxicillin to be given to a child with a known urinary tract infection. The nurse knows this antibiotic:
1. Should not be given to children because it has a high occurrence of allergic reactions. 2. Is too strong of an antibiotic for a child. 3. Should be reserved for only severe cases. 4. Is appropriate for this infection, and all doses should be taken as prescribed to be effective.
A client who receives primary health care services would expect that
a. The care would be provided by a physician. b. Private insurance would be necessary to receive care. c. The emphasis of care provided would be on prevention. d. A referral would be made to a specialist after receiving services.
In which situation would a nurse be using the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
a. When counseling an employee that his insurance will remain the same after changing jobs b. When supervising staff to ensure that all work has been completed c. When adhering to client confidentiality when providing care d. When an employee takes additional time off of work to care for a sick family member