A patient treated with trimethoprim develops hematologic toxicity. The nurse would expect to administer which agent to counteract this effect?
a. Allopurinol
b. Folinic acid
c. Vitamin K
d. Acetaminophen
b
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You walk into Mr. Smith's room and find him yelling at the LPN, Miss Jones. He is obviously very upset and after you speak with him regarding his behavior, you determine that he has not slept for three nights because of unrelieved pain levels
The LPN is very upset with Mr. Smith and calls him an "ugly, old man." You acknowledge her feelings and concerns and then suggest that Mr. Smith's behavior was aggressive but is related to lack of sleep and to pain. You say to Miss Jones, "Can you both, together with Mr. Smith, determine triggers for the pain and effective approaches to controlling his pain?" This approach demonstrates: a. Lack of empathy and understanding for Miss Jones. b. Concern with placating Mr. Smith. c. Leadership behavior. d. Management behavior.
The nurse caring for a client with joint pain associated with disseminating intravascular coagulation would utilize which of the following interventions to help the client?
1. Apply heat 2. Apply splints 3. Apply cool compresses 4. Apply ice
The nurse is caring for a client who lives alone and was found to be confused and disoriented
The client has been taking medications improperly, and has elevated calcium levels from taking too many calcium supplements; elevated sodium and chloride levels from missing dosages of diuretics and excessive salt intake; and an elevated potassium level secondary to taking potassium supplements improperly. Which electrolyte imbalance is of greatest importance to correct? 1. Sodium 2. Chloride 3. Calcium 4. Potassium
A patient with major depression has been place on phenelzine (Nardil). The nurse is instructing on dietary practices. Which food selection would be omitted from the diet?
A) Fruit salad B) Lobster C) Pork medallions D) Spinach and feta salad