A client with acute renal failure has begun treatment with continuous arteriovenous hemofil-tration (CAVH). For what complication of this treatment should the nurse monitor this client?
A. Bleeding
B. Thrombosis
C. Hypertension
D. Fluid overload
A
The greatest risk for clients undergoing CAVH is bleeding resulting from the anticoagulants used to prevent membrane clotting.
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A) Discontinuing breastfeeding for 24 hours B) Having her apply lanolin cream to each breast C) Encouraging her to continue regular breastfeeding D) Decreasing her fluid intake to below 500 ml per 24 hours
A researcher plans to share the results of a research study after removing all study subjects' names, addresses, and dates of birth
The nurse realizes that the researcher has done which of the following with the patients' personal health information? 1. Deidentified the information 2. Reviewed the information prior to conducting the research 3. Received authorization 4. Created data
The hospital's strategic building plan calls for the nursing unit to double in size within the next year. How can planning for this increase best be accomplished?
1. A consultant who can gather ideas from all involved while avoiding the confrontations and clashes that would occur if all parties gathered to plan together. 2. The nursing manager, who then can offer direct feedback to team members regarding their active roles in the change process. 3. A well-coordinated team to represent all involved, to ensure that all difficult aspects of the change process are considered. 4. An open forum of all staff, so that no workplace teamwork issues go unaddressed.
The nurse is collecting a medication history from a man with erectile dysfunction. For what medication classes and lifestyle substances should the nurse assess because they can cause erectile dysfunction? (Select all that apply.)
a. Alcohol b. Caffeine c. Antibiotics d. Antihistamines e. Beta-blocking agents