A client is receiving acetohydroxamic acid (Lithostat). Which statement by the client indicates a good understanding of this therapy?
a. "I should finish this antibiotic even if I am feeling better."
b. "I need to drink a full glass of water when I take this drug."
c. "My blood will be drawn occasionally for kidney function tests."
d. "This medication may turn my urine bright orange and stain my clothes."
C
Lithostat is used as long-term therapy with clients who have struvite stones. Lithostat prevents bacteria from splitting urea. Clients receiving Lithostat must have their serum creatinine moni-tored during therapy. The other statements are not accurate.
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A client who recently learned of being pregnant tells the nurse that she stopped eating meat years ago and started eating fish daily because it is healthier. Which teaching points are appropriate for this client based on her current diet?
Select all that apply. A) Avoid shrimp, salmon, and catfish because these have higher mercury levels. B) Eat up to 12 ounces a week of a variety of fish and shellfish. C) Avoid albacore tuna because it has more mercury than other canned tuna. D) Eat plenty of fish such as swordfish and shark while pregnant. E) Follow a complete vegetarian diet while pregnant as an alternative to eating fish.
Assuming a normal distribution, where would you find approximately two thirds of the scores if they ranged from 30 to 68, M = 45, and SD = 7? Between:
a. 30 and 68 b. 31 and 59 c. 37 and 61 d. 38 and 52
Which laboratory blood test result for a patient taking trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Septra) does the nurse report immediately to the prescriber?
a. Red blood cells (RBCs) 2.2 million/mm3 b. International normalized ratio (INR) 1.6 c. White blood cells (WBCs) 6,000/mm3 d. Sodium 134 mEq/L
The client has been placed on a 1200-mL oral fluid restriction. How should the nurse plan for this restriction?
1. Allow 600 mL from 7–3, 400 mL from 3–11, and 200 mL from 11–7. 2. Instruct the client that the 1200 mL of fluid placed in the bedside pitcher must last until tomorrow. 3. Offer the client softer, cold foods such as sherbet and custard. 4. Remove fluids from diet trays and offer them only between meals.