Gastric lavage and aspiration should be reserved for which situation(s)? You may select more than one answer
a. Patients who have ingested caustic agents
b. Situations in which the poison was ingested during the preceding hour
c. Comatose patients
d. Patients who have significant cardiac dysrhythmia
e. Life-threatening ingestion of poison
b,
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The population health nurse is working with a group of elderly clients who are being treated for major depression. The goals for this groups' care should include: (Select all that apply.)
1. Increase compliance with medications. 2. Improve level of function. 3. Improve quality of life. 4. Reduce suicide risk. 5. Improve appetite.
Which of the following symptoms in a client who is using oral contraceptives should be reported to the physician immediately?
a. Decrease in menstrual flow b. 5-pound weight gain c. Leg pain and edema d. Increased pigmentation of the face
The nurse is reviewing the steps and rationales of collecting a 24-hour urine specimen with a studen
Why does each urine specimen voided by the client have to be recorded? A) Guarantees collection of fresh specimen B) Ensures that all urine is collected and available for substance analysis C) Ensures that the collection begins with an empty bladder D) Guarantees a full 24-hour specimen for this test.
Which of the following desired client outcomes is correct for a client with the nursing diagnosis Stress Urinary Incontinence related to sphincter incompetence?
1. The client will empty her bladder every time she voids. 2. The client will improve her incontinence within 1 month. 3. The client will perform four to five squeezes for 5 to 10 seconds. 4. The client will stop the flow of urine when voiding.