A pediatrician orders a voiding cystourethrogram for a child to confirm a diagnosis of vesicoureteral reflux. After examining the results, the nurse finds that urine is backing up into the ureter and collecting system
The ureter and pelvis also appear mildly dilated with mildly blunted calyces. The nurse is aware that this type of reflux is graded as:
A) grade I.
B) grade II.
C) grade III.
D) grade IV.
C
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A young woman with migraine headaches who has recently begun taking sumatriptan [Imitrex] calls the nurse to report a sensation of chest and arm heaviness. The nurse questions the patient and determines that she feels pressure and not pain
What will the nurse do? a. Ask the patient about any history of hypertension or coronary artery disease. b. Determine whether the patient might be pregnant. c. Reassure the patient that this is a transient, reversible side effect of sumatriptan. d. Tell the patient to stop taking the medica-tion immediately.
Diabetes mellitus is a medical condition that could adversely affect pregnancy. It's frequency is increasing along with obesity and abnormal lipid profiles. Women who have GDM in pregnancy have no greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Is this statement true or false? Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Lack of oxygen is called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The physician orders cefepime (Maxipime) for a client. What is a priority question for the nurse to ask the client prior to administration of this drug?
1. "Are you breastfeeding?" 2. "Are you pregnant?" 3. "Are you allergic to penicillin?" 4. "Are you allergic to tetracycline?"