A newborn is discharged from the healthcare center after treatment for bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Which of the following interventions would be most important for the home care nurse to perform when caring for this newborn?
A) Administering surfactant on a weekly basis
B) Monitoring the arterial blood gas level
C) Monitoring oxygen saturation levels weekly
D) Administering intravenous antibiotics
C
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a. Every day b. Whenever she has nipple discharge c. One week after each menstrual period d. Annually on her birthday
A client who is receiving sodium bicarbonate for an acid–base imbalance should also have blood levels monitored for which drug?
1. Digoxin (Lanoxin) 2. Spironolactone (Aldactone) 3. Potassium supplement 4. Lithium (Eskalith)
A client receiving care for a spinal cord injury complains of a pounding headache, blurred vision, and has a blood pressure of 200/100 mmHg. What is the first action the nurse should take?
1. Administer pain medication. 2. Position the client on the left side. 3. Turn off the lights and decrease the noise in the room. 4. Check the bladder for distension.
While exercising, take your pulse for: