When assessing a patient's strength, it is necessary to
A) Compare one side to the other
B) Assess the extremities at the same time
C) Compare upper and lower extremities
D) Assess upper and lower extremities at the same time
A
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A child is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. The child's oximetry reading is 88% upon admission to the pediatric floor. The priority nursing activity for this child would be to:
1. Begin administration of intravenous fluids. 2. Obtain a blood sample to send to the lab for electrolyte analysis. 3. Begin oxygen per nasal cannula at 1 liter. 4. Medicate for pain.
Which of the following medications is considered to be a nonselective alpha blocker?
a. Alfuzosin b. Tamsulosin c. Doxazosin d. Prazosin
When selecting appropriate nursing interventions, which of the following should the nurse consider?
a. Reduce costs. b. Select interventions that follow written physician orders. c. Select interventions that take into consideration the client's values or beliefs. d. Chose interventions that are difficult for the client while ill but will aid in enhancing the client's abilities.
Which statement by a patient during education by the nurse best demonstrates understanding of glucocorticoids?
a. "They can reduce glucose levels." b. "They can promote bone loss in premenopausal women." c. "They should not be taken with milk, but with vitamin C." d. "They can promote bone loss in postmenopausal women."