The nurse is preparing the education for a client prescribed chlorothiazide (Diuril). Which information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Consumption of foods high in potassium
B. Assessment of blood glucose daily
C. Daily weights with a report of a gain of more than 1 pound in 24 hours
D. Report change in hearing
Answer: A
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a. 13 gtt/min b. 21 gtt/min c. 42 gtt/min d. 50 gtt/min
The nurse manager places a staff member on probation because of reports of chemical depen-dency. The nurse manager should be aware that which of the following statements is true re-garding chemical dependency?
a. The chemically dependent employee usually hides any changes in behavior. b. When confronted with the issue, the af-fected employee is usually relieved to have someone to talk to about the prob-lem. c. The chemically impaired nurse affects the entire healthcare organization. d. Hospital policy, state laws, and nurse practice acts address procedures for the chemically dependent employee in the most general terms.
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a. Monitor vital signs every 15 minutes. b. Empty the urinary drainage bag. c. Apply a warm blanket. d. Check the surgical dressing.