A patient is recovering in the CCU following carotid endarterectomy. What intervention should the nurse make to ensure that a hematoma is not forming in the patient's neck?
A) Assess neck size by comparing operative side with nonoperative side.
B) Monitor pupil reactivity.
C) Assess hand grip.
D) Monitor blood pressure.
A
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A female patient is taking combined hormonal contraceptives to prevent pregnancy. She visits the gynecology clinic and is noted to have a blood pressure of 176/102 mm Hg. The patient is started on enalapril mesylate 10 mg
In collaboration with the primary care provider, what other patient teaching should be provided based on her current medication regimen? A) Instruct on a no-salt diet. B) Instruct to discontinue the contraceptives. C) Instruct on the use of relaxation to decrease stress. D) Instruct on the rationale for increasing contraceptive dose.
The nurse has been administering 5 mL of a medication to a client three times a day. When the client is discharged on the same medication, what amount should the nurse instruct the client to take at home three times a day?
a. 1 teaspoon c. 1 ounce b. 1 tablespoon d. 5 teaspoons
The nurse is performing an assessment on a patient receiving ticarcillin (Ticar) for treatment of a Pseudomonas infection. Which of the following clinical manifestations should most concern the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
a. High sodium level and edema b. Transient headache c. Gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort d. Poor skin turgor e. Bleeding gums
What is a benefit of adding dietary supplements to an older adult's treatment plan?
1. Increased effectiveness of prescribed drugs 2. An inexpensive alternative to traditional medicines 3. Possible prevention of nutritional deficits 4. Prevention of Alzheimer disease