The nurse reviews the client's list of medication, which includes mannitol. The nurse must be aware that which condition is a contraindication for use of this drug?
a. Dehydration
b. Kidney stones
c. Eczema
d. Gout
Answer: a. Dehydration
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A student nurse is caring for 67-year-old patient who is experiencing left-sided weakness caused by a stroke. The student nurse is providing patient teaching regarding the use of a quad-cane for ambulation
Which of the following statements is correct? a. "You should use the cane on the stronger side of the body." b. "Move the stronger leg with the cane." c. "When walking, advance the weaker leg past the cane." d. "Your body weight should be supported by the cane and stronger leg."
What is the initial intervention for an unconscious patient who is not breathing according to one-person CPR principles, as taught and practiced by professional nurses?
a. Lift the jaw to clear the airway. b. Call for assistance. c. Start chest compressions. d. Remove patient clothing to visualize the chest.
When caring for the client prescribed hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) and digoxin, the nurse would monitor the client for:
a. hypokalemia c. tachycardia. b. peripheral edema. d. hypoglycemia.
Which action by the nurse is most appropriate when conducting a spiritual assessment for a patient who is from a culture different from the nurse's culture?
1) Becoming familiar with the patient's cultural domain 2) Assuming the patient believes and practices everything within their cultural domain 3) Educating the patient on the nurse's cultural domain 4) Telling the patient that their beliefs are wrong and immoral