A client with a diagnosis of chronic kidney disease? (CKD) is experiencing manifestations of anemia. Based on this? data, which treatment should the nurse anticipate for this? client?
A) Begin fluid restriction.
B) Administer intravenous glucose and insulin.
C) Begin a low-sodium diet.
D) Administer epoetin injections.
Answer: D) Administer epoetin injections.
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The nurse provides discharge teaching for a client with peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Which client statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
A) "I will drink more milk and limit spicy foods." B) "I will take ibuprofen (Motrin) for my headaches." C) "I will limit my intake of coffee." D) "I will join a gym and increase my exercise."
Which technique should the nurse implement when performing the Allen test on a patient to evaluate the adequacy of circulation in the radial artery?
a. Asks the patient to relax the hand by the side b. Compresses only the ulnar artery to blanch the hand c. Releases pressure on both arteries at the same time d. Observes whether the color is returning to the hand, which indicates perfusion
A school nurse is implementing strategies to prevent violence in the school setting. Which of the following interventions would most likely be used? (Select all that apply.)
a. Support policies of zero tolerance for weapons on school property b. Facilitate student connectedness to the school community c. Encourage students to lock up and protect their personal property d. Serve as a positive role model e. Encourage students to play club sports outside of school
The mother of a 2-day-old infant newly diagnosed with sepsis asks why she could not detect the symptoms. What should the nurse reply to this mother?
1. "Your mothering skills will improve with time. You should take the newborn class." 2. "Newborns have immature immune function at birth, and illness is very hard to detect." 3. "Your baby did not get enough active acquired immunity from you during the pregnancy." 4. "The immunity your baby gets in utero does not start to function until 4 to 8 weeks of age."