The patient has been diagnosed with severe aortic valve stenosis. Considering the most common symptoms caused by aortic valve stenosis, what is the most important nursing intervention?
A) Document characteristics of the aortic stenosis murmur.
B) Teach patient to rise slowly from a supine position.
C) Assess peripheral circulation more frequently.
D) Assess for and document pulmonary adventitious sounds.
B
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What important safety measure regarding the use of insect repellents does the nurse teach a parenting group?
A. Apply repellents to the child's clothing. B. There are no substitutes for DEET. C. Use oil of lemon eucalyptus on babies. D. Wash repellent off after 2 hours
A patient who is receiving chemotherapy is anemic and has low CaO2 levels. Which nursing interventions offer the best support for this patient?
1. Monitor the administration of blood products. 2. Administer diuretics as ordered. 3. Keep the patient's oxygen cannula in place. 4. Keep the patient on bedrest. 5. Monitor the patient's pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP).
A patient comes into the emergency department with manifestations of Addisonian crisis. What should the nurse expect to provide to this patient?
1. intravenous fluids 2. warm blankets 3. thyroid replacement hormone 4. blood transfusion
The student finishes final charting on the patient and needs to close it before leaving for the day. What command does the student click to complete the charting for the day?
A. Pend B. File C. Finish D. End