A patient diagnosed with mania begins lithium therapy on October 1 . What is the earliest date a nurse can expect to see clinical improvement in the patient's condition?
a. October 3
b. October 8
c. October 21
d. November 1
B
Lithium must be given for 7 to 10 days before clinical improvement is achieved.
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A nurse who works with diverse populations is aware of the unique needs and challenges of individuals who live with skin diseases. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is commonly applicable to these individuals?
A) Risk for Moral Distress B) Risk for Disturbed Body Image C) Risk for Posttrauma Syndrome D) Risk for Compromised Resilience
Dopamine is administered to a patient who has been experiencing hypotensive episodes. Other than an increase in blood pressure, which indicator would the nurse use to evaluate a successful response?
a. Decrease in pulse b. Increase in urine output c. Weight gain d. Improved gastric motility
The nurse is performing an assessment on a patient receiving ticarcillin (Ticar) for treatment of a Pseudomonas infection. Which of the following clinical manifestations should most concern the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
a. High sodium level and edema b. Transient headache c. Gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort d. Poor skin turgor e. Bleeding gums
A nursing instructor explains that one disadvantage to using ____________________ patient records is that the systems can be hacked into illegally, putting patient confidentiality at risk
Fill in the blank with correct word.