Which of the following nursing interventions should a nurse perform before administering the prescribed beta blockers to clients with valvular disorders of the heart?
A) Monitor the prothrombin time.
B) Monitor for episodes of bleeding.
C) Take the client's apical pulse.
D) Monitor for bluish discoloration of the palms.
C
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What will be an ideal response?
The individual going through a transition may experience many feelings. Which feelings are common? (Select all that apply.)
1. Anger 2. Anxiety 3. Knowledge 4. Confusion 5. Grief
Which of the following represents the role of the nurse in helping a client reframe a potentially incapacitating sense of self into one with more hope and broader options when faced with a health-related difficulty?
a. They can take a passive approach. b. They can negate potential possibilities. c. They can focus on personal weaknesses. d. They can reframe the client's sense of self.
The nurse assesses a client before surgery. Which client assessment is most likely to require follow-up nursing interventions?
1. Father died after surgery last year 2. Exposure to chickenpox 8 weeks ago 3. Serum hemoglobin level of 13.5 g/dL 4. Weight 136 pounds, height 5 feet 6 inches