A patient is brought to the emergency department by ambulance. He has hematemesis and alteration in mental status. The patient has tachycardia, cool clammy skin, and hypotension. The patient has a history of alcohol abuse
What would the nurse suspect the patient has?
A) Hemolytic jaundice
B) Hepatic insufficiency
C) Bleeding esophageal varices
D) Portal hypertension
C
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An important health-promotion strategy for parents of adolescents is to help them understand that:
a. chronological age and social and emotional development should be considered in determining autonomy for adolescents. b. chronological age is the best indicator of adolescent maturity and the ability to make decisions. c. physical maturation takes precedence over emotional development in determining maturity. d. social and emotional development are more important than chronological age in determining adolescent maturity.
The nurse is caring for a client in the clinic who is complaining of headaches, chest pain, palpitations, and menstrual irregularities. The client reports having lost weight and difficulty eating and sleeping
The client is tearful, sad, and lacks energy. Which of the following questions would the nurse plan to ask this client? 1. "Can you tell me why you are so sad?" 2. "Why are you crying so much?" 3. "Have you experienced a loss recently?" 4. "How long have you been grieving?"
Which lab result is a priority for the nurse to assess for a client who is prescribed dantrolene (Dantrium)?
A. Creatinine clearance B. Serum amylase C. Hemoglobin and hematocrit D. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
The nurse is caring for a post–myocardial infarction (MI) patient who has been started on daily simvastatin (Zocor) and a low-fat diet. Which statement best indicates that the nurse's teaching has been successful?
a. "I will need to have blood work every month while taking Zocor." b. "I should take my Zocor with grapefruit juice to help absorption. c. "I should call my doctor if I experience unexplained muscle pain." d. "I should take Zocor an hour before my biggest meal of the day."