The nurse is caring for a child who is being evaluated for a possible nephroblastoma. Which of the following nursing interventions would be important for this child? The nurse should:
A) monitor for protein in the urine at each voiding.
B) protect the child from having the abdomen palpated.
C) check blood pressure every 2 hours.
D) measure the child's intake and output every hour.
B
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Normal aging of the cardiovascular system includes
a. Strengthened heart contractions b. Decreased cardiac output c. Flaccid and thinned heart valves d. Dilation of blood vessels
A client appears sad and speaks slowly and haltingly. She tells the nurse of the death of her husband
of 50 years and the death of her daughter in a recent automobile accident. The client has no other family but has a circle of close friends who offer support. What nursing diagnosis should be considered for this client? a. Spiritual distress related to being angry with God for taking her family b. Anxiety related to sudden and abrupt lifestyle change c. Social isolation related to loss of existing family d. No nursing diagnosis listed is warranted at this time
A patient taking oral contraceptives thinks she may be pregnant. As part of this patient's history, what will the nurse ask the patient?
a. "Do you drink grapefruit juice?" b. "Do you take seizure medication?" c. "Do you take your contraception with milk?" d. "Do you use laxatives regularly?"
The nurse is teaching a contraceptive class to a group of college students. Which of the following responses by a student best demonstrates understanding of the use of oral contraception? "Oral contraceptives should be avoided by women who
a. do not have monogamous relationships." b. have given birth." c. have had an IUD in the past." d. smoke heavily."