A client is experiencing respiratory distress and mild shock. In which position should the nurse place the client?
a. Prone
b. Head elevated
c. Trendelenburg position
d. Flat with elevated foot of bed
Ans: b. Head elevated
Respiratory distress is most life threatening and so must be addressed first. It is easier to breathe in an upright position so elevating the head of the bed should be done. A. The prone position will not facilitate oxygenation. C. D. The Trendelenburg or elevating the foot of the bed will not aid with oxygenation.
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a. "Giving the drug intravenously will give you faster pain relief." b. "I will call your prescriber and ask if the order can be changed." c. "Your surgeon wants you to receive the drug intravenously." d. "We can substitute the intravenous drug with an oral drug."
The nurse is instructing a client with hypertension about foods that are low in sodium. Which menu selections by the client indicate to the nurse that the client understands what has been taught?
A. Spaghetti with fresh tomatoes B. Boiled lobster with baked potato C. Grilled chicken with turnip greens D. Instant hot cereal with bacon E. Tomato soup with a ham sandwich
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Identify an accurate statement about mineralocorticoids.
A. The main effect of the mineralocorticoid hormones is to regulate the fluid balance of the body. B. The mineralocorticoids are hormones secreted by the innermost layer of the adrenal gland. C. The most important secreted mineralocorticoid is hydrocortisone. D. The excessive use of mineralocorticoids often leads to obesity and diabetes mellitus.