A nurse is assigned to a patient who is taking lithium. Which of the following drug serum levels would indicate that the patient is at risk for adverse effects of the drug?
A) 0.3 mEq/L
B) 0.6 mEq/L
C) 1.7 mEq/L
D) 1.2 mEq/L
C
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Which explanation by the nurse is best? a. "This early treatment will prevent obstruction to the fallopian tubes." b. "Only azithromycin (Zithromax) is prescribed for both sexually transmitted diseases." c. "The treatment will prevent aortic valve disease and aneurysms." d. "Oral antibiotic treatment will prevent frequent occurrences of meningitis."
The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a patient who is experiencing aggressive and violent behavior for possible risk factors. Which of the following would the nurse identify? Select all that apply
A) Damage to the frontal lobe of the brain B) Low testosterone levels C) Family history of aggression D) Gender E) High level of competitiveness
A nurse is teaching a patient who has a second-degree burn on one arm about the use of a topical anesthetic for pain. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "I will apply a thin layer of the medication to a small area of skin." b. "I will cover the burn with a dressing after applying the medication." c. "I will make sure to apply the medication to the entire burn area." d. "I will use the medication only on the most painful, blistered areas."
The nurse recognizes which clinical finding as normal on palpation of the abdomen?
a. Inability to palpate the spleen b. Left kidney rounded at 2 cm below the costal margin c. Slight tenderness of the gallbladder on light palpation d. Bounding pulsation of the aorta over the umbilicus