A nurse is assigned to a male patient in the critical care unit who is receiving mannitol. The patient complains of nausea accompanied by chest pain and shortness of breath. The nurse is aware that these manifestations may be symptoms of
A) osmotic nephrosis.
B) hypotension.
C) serum osmolarity.
D) water intoxication.
D
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A patient is admitted to the hospital with an open fracture, which was originally heavily contaminated. In preparing the plan of care for this patient, the nurse recognizes that the wound will likely be closed:
A) 4 to 8 weeks after the infection is absent B) 5 to 7 days after the infection is absent C) When swelling is absent D) Immediately upon admission to the orthopedic unit after transfer from the emergency department
A client with a 20-year history of diabetes mellitus is reviewing his medications with the nurse. The client holds up the bottle of duloxetine (Cymbalta) and states, "My cousin has depression and is on this drug
Do you think I'm depressed?" What is the nurse's best response? a. "Many people with long-term diabetes become depressed after a while." b. "It's for peripheral neuropathy. Do you have burning pain in your feet or hands?" c. "This antidepressant also has an-ti-inflammatory properties for diabetic pain." d. "That is possible, but most medications are used for several different things."
Which entry in nursing documentation is considered nonjudgmental in reporting findings?
A. The client is confused. B. The client is uncooperative. C. The client demonstrates deceitful behavior. D. The client does not recognize family members.
The nursing care of an infant with spina bifida would include which of the following interventions:
a. Placing moist, sterile dressings on the sac b. Observing the sac for leakage c. Protection of the sac d. All of the above