The family of a young adult client who has recently been diagnosed with a rapidly progressing terminal illness tells the nurse, "This cannot be happening. There must be some mistake in the testing
" What should be the nurse's first step in assisting this family? A)
Offer spiritual support.
B)
Examine the nurse's own feelings to ensure denial is not shared.
C)
Allow the family to express sadness.
D)
Provide structure and continuity to promote feelings of security.
B
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Which of the following is not a common transition for an older adult?
a. Family role changes b. Marriage c. Job changes and retirement d. Health changes
The nurse understands that the client with renal failure may be unable to:(Select all that apply)
1. To reabsorb and regenerate bicarbonate 2. Excrete bicarbonate and retain hydrogen ions in order to increase pH 3. Reabsorb and regenerate bicarbonate and excrete hydrogen ions to increase pH 4. Provide the short term regulation of acid base balance 5. Retain hydrogen ions in order to make more acid available to offset the bicarbonate
Your patient's vital signs are pulse 74, respirations 20, temperature 37°C, and blood pressure 126/82 . You determine that the patient's pulse pressure is which of the following?
a. 82 c. 52 b. 74 d. 44
The patient is 5 years old and weighs 41 lb. She will receive erythromycin for an upper respiratory infection. According to the label, the maximum safe daily dose for this patient is ________. 
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).