A patient is taking warfarin (Coumadin), which is making his urine orange. The patient wants to know what normal urine should look like. The nurse informs the patient that normal urine is:
A. red to pink.
B. amber to orange.
C. yellow to dark yellow.
D. pale straw to amber in color.
D
Red to pink urine may be related to cystoscopy. At times medications also turn urine red or or-ange. The darker the urine, the more concentrated it is.
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a. "Epinephrine is the only adrenergic agon-ist that may be given parenterally." b. "Epinephrine has the ability to activate multiple types of adrenergic receptors." c. "Other adrenergic agonists have more se-vere adverse effects and are not safe in the doses needed to treat anaphylaxis." d. "Other adrenergic agonists have little or no effects on beta2-adrenergic receptors."
Which of the following assessment techniques can the nurse use to determine if a client is experiencing hypocalcemia? (Select all that apply.)
1. Allen test 2. Chvostek's sign 3. Percussion of the abdomen 4. Auscultation of the lungs 5. Trousseau's sign 6. Palpation of the neck
A client has psoriasis. Prior to beginning education, the nurse assesses the client. Which statement indicates the client has a correct knowledge base about his illness?
1. "I wish there were some way besides medications to treat my psoriasis." 2. "Treatment can help lessen the discomfort of my psoriasis." 3. "Systemic medications are the only medications that are effective." 4. "No medications are effective for treating my disorder."
The nurse is assisting with admission of a patient experiencing symptoms of an acute MI. Which activity would be the highest priority for this patient?
a. Relieve pain. b. Note emotions. c. Limit fluid intake. d. Support the family.