What is the priority nursing diagnosis for the client with polycythemia vera?
A. Adult Failure to Thrive related to increased energy demands
B. Ineffective Thermoregulation related to excessive heat loss
C. Risk for Injury related to thrombus formation
D. Constipation related to dehydration
C
The blood of the client with polycythemia vera is viscous and slow-moving, increasing the risk for venous stasis and obstruction.
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The nurse is providing an informational session on oral contraceptives. Which of the following decrease effectiveness of oral contraceptives?
a. Antihistamines for seasonal allergies b. Iron preparations for treatment of anemia c. Appetite suppressants for weight reduction d. Anticonvulsants for treatment of epilepsy
When a client is taking an oral iron preparation, the nurse should instruct the client to avoid taking this medication with:
a. eggs c. milk b. grapes or raisins d. orange juice
Convert 0.04 to a percent: ___________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Prior to initiating PCA for a postoperative client, the nurse should:
a. teach the client and family about PCA. b. assess client's ability to use the PCA dosing button. c. teach the family how to dose the client, if client can't. d. administer a bolus dose of the PCA analgesic.