The nurse is caring for a patient on a telemetry unit following a myocardial infarction. The patient has undergone numerous medication changes since the event
Which of the following foods should be avoided when a patient is taking Coumadin following a myocardial infarction?
A) Spinach
B) Milk
C) Orange juice
D) Wheat bread
Ans: A
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The nurse earlier infused the prescribed quantity of dialysate into the peritoneal dialysis catheter of an adult patient and has now drained the fluid
Upon examination, the nurse observes that there is significantly less fluid removed than was earlier infused. How should the nurse follow up this observation? A) Adjust the quantity of dialysate used in the next scheduled dialysis treatment accordingly. B) Inform the care provider and arrange for peritoneal lavage. C) Inform the hemodialysis team and facilitate a hemodialysis treatment. D) Reposition the patient to facilitate drainage from the peritoneal cavity.
A 5-year-old child is brought to the emergency department with copious drooling and a croaking sound on inspiration. Her mother states that the child is very agitated and only wants to sit upright
What should be the nurse's first action in this situation? a. Prepare intubation equipment and call the physician. b. Examine the child's oropharynx and call the physician. c. Obtain a throat culture for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). d. Obtain vital signs and listen to breath sounds.
An adolescent client will receive Depo-Provera as a method of birth control. She asks the nurse how long the drug will be effective. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. Two months 2. Six months 3. One year 4. Three months
Which teaching point is least likely to be included when instructing a client to perform breathing exercises?
1. Breathing in deeply through the nose with the mouth closed 2. Avoiding arching the back 3. Holding the breath for 30–40 seconds 4. Breathing out slowly