After a renal transplant, the client is on corticosteroids (immunosuppressive drugs) to help prevent rejection of the transplanted kidney. For what side effect of the drug therapy would the nurse monitor?
a. dehydration
b. hypotension
c. glucose intolerance
d. increased risk for thrombus
c
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A. Each unit in the facility can program specific data sets for commonly used medications on the unit. B. The use of the pump provides error-free dosage administration based on common drug dosages. C. Each hospital develops a standard by which all nursing units require the same drugs for client care, thereby decreasing the possibility of error. D. The pump sets universal drug dosages for common medications administered to clients.
It is essential that each sector of the food chain follow correct food handling procedures in order to
a. meet nutrient guidelines. b. have a safe food supply. c. have tasty food products. d. maintain an inexpensive food supply.
Abstract journals summarize articles that have appeared in other journals
A) True B) False
A patient reports having episodes of dizziness, nausea, and lightheadedness and describes a sensation of the room spinning when these occur
The primary care NP will refer the patient to a specialist who, after diagnostic testing, is likely to prescribe: a. meclizine. b. ondansetron. c. scopolamine. d. dimenhydrinate.